Karen Kay Volk
June 8, 1952 ~ September 25, 2022
Born in:
Bismarck, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Karen Volk, 70 and of Fargo, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at St. Catherine’s South in Fargo, ND.
Karen was born on June 8, 1952 in Bismarck, ND, to Eugene and Ruth (Zimmerman) Rau. She graduated from Napoleon High School in 1970 and completed 2 years of college at Dickinson State University.
Karen married Gary Volk on November 25, 1972 at St. Boniface Church in Kintyre, ND. Karen and Gary farmed in Kintyre for many years where they raised their 4 children. Once they left the farm and their children were out of the house, Karen worked as a CNA. She had a way of connecting with the residents she cared for and made them feel special. In her spare time, Karen loved to embroider, sew, make quilts, bake and cook. Karen cherished and adored every moment spent with her family, particularly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she will forever be remembered by her grandchildren for having an endless supply of monster cookies for them to devour.
Karen is survived by her husband, Gary; her children, Sherry (Mike) Fife, Lori (Jason) Hill, Lance Volk and Ryan (Dana) Volk; her 10 grandchildren, Shantel, Dylan, Trae, Paris, Jack, Natasha, Collin, Levi, Jocelyn and Kylah; her 3 great-grandchildren, Ayden, Grayson and Harper; her brother, Delane (Kay) Rau; her sister-in-laws, Fran Weigum and Lorraine Rau; her brother-in-law, Ben (Connie) Volk; and many loved ones.
Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Ruth Rau; her in-laws, Ben and Barbara Volk; her brother, Charles Rau; her brother-in-law, Jerry Weigum; and many loved ones.
A special thank you to the staff on Friendship Lane at St. Catherine’s South for their wonderful humor, smiles and genuine care for Karen.
Memorial donations can be made in Karen’s name to the ALS chapter at https://donate.mn.als.org/give/326358/?_ga=2.254149896.1460382326.1664216354-97743612.1648051939#!/donation/checkout
Services
Memorial Service - Friday: September 30, 2022 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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So sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. Our sympathy to your family during this difficult time.
Prayers to the family as they find comfort in God’s saving grace. My heart hurts for you as you prepare to begin your lives without her.
Chuck Schauer
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult times!
Treasure the many memories of the good times!
God peace be with you.
I’m so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.
RIP Karen I was your classmate . Prayers for your family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
We are so sorry about Karen’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have many great memories of hunting seasons at the Volks. God be with you all during this very difficult time.
I am now remembering all the years we spent as neighbors on the farm. There were some pretty good times. Karen was such a caring person and mom. May God be with you in the days ahead, but remember all the good times–they will get you through.
So sorry for your loss. I remember her as such a bubbly young lady.
As I write this, I am thinking of the good times at the Kintyre farms. God bless you, Karen, you were such a kind, caring person/mom/wife.
Our sympathy to the family! May you find comfort in all your good memories!
Very sorry to hear of your loss! Our deepest sympathies and prayers !
May GOD Bless you All !!
Dave & Sharon Klein
Bismarck
Lan Hu
Leo Yan
Lewis Yan
My condolences to Karen’s family. She was a NHS classmate and will be remembered by me as someone who was always smiling and happy, very rare. Will see her again at our hundred year class reunion in 2070.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Karen who was a classmate of mine 1970. Sending prayers and sympathy to Gary and the family. May memories help you through this difficult time. May Karen rest in peace. 🙏
Roger and Sandra (Burgad) Malsam
Prayers for the family.
My sincerest condolences. I so sorry for your loss. Karen and I were classmates at NHS. I will always remember her wonderful smile, good humor and kind spirit. Fondly, Alice