Jerome Emil Volkman

WINONAJerome "Jerry" Emil Volkman, 72 of Winona, died Monday, August 24, 2015 at his home.Jerry was born October 30, 1942 in Winona to Emil and Florence (Zaborowski) Volkman. He attended school in Ridgeway and worked for various farms in his teenage years. He was married to Charlotte Henderson for 38 years and they were later divorced. From 1972-1989, Jerry worked as a crane operator and yard supervisor at Miller Scrap in Winona. In 1989, he purchased Volkman's Garage. He married Judi (Smith) Olson on August 2, 2002 at Central Lutheran Church in Winona. Together, they enjoyed trips to Duluth, Wisconsin Dells, and Fargo. Jerry was a generous, hardworking man who helped anyone in need. In his spare time, he loved fishing with his sons, camping, reading, and spending time with family and four-legged friend, Sandra.He is survived by his wife, Judi of Winona; mother, Florence Volkman; sons, Rick (Trudy Hundt) Volkman, Gerald (Brenda) Volkman, and James (Sheila Todd) Volkman, all of Winona; stepchildren, Mark Olson of Rushford, Staciann (Robert) Kouba of Fargo, ND, and Scott Olson of Winona; grandchildren, Angel Volkman, Amanda (Heath) Polus, Tiejona (Jeremy) Peterson, Jenna (Richard Drazkowski) Volkman, Bridget Volkman, Jennifer Volkman; and Emily Erdman; stepgrandson, Joshua Olson; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia Barnum; sister-in-law, Nancy (Gerry) Polson of Winona; and several nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Ray Volkman; and step-father, Emil Volkman.Visitation will be held from 4-7pm, Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview with refreshments being held in the event center. Funeral service will follow at 7pm led by Funeral Celebrant Brittany Renberg. Private graveside services will be held at Highland Prairie Cemetery near Bratsberg.Please share a memory of Jerry with his family and view his video tribute at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/624337