Edward Volesky
January 11, 1932 ~ June 25, 2018
Edward Joseph Volesky was born January 11, 1932 at Belfield, ND to Vincent and Emily (Kukowski) Volesky. The family moved to Georgetown, Mn. where he farmed with his father until his retirement. He married Shirley Hettwer on June 6, 1959 and they had four children. He was married to Sylvia Meidinger until her death in 1998. He had a close friend Caroline VanRaden.
Ed was talented with carpentry and metal skills. His hobbies included designing and making large and small lawn ornaments, welding and making toy tractors and farm machinery that family and others are enjoying. He was proud of his garden and shared extra vegetables with others. He enjoyed fishing with his family. Those close to him will remember his way of helping others before himself and discussing family and area events from years ago.
Survivors include his daughter: Janelle, sons: Michael, Mark, Matthew(Karla). Step-children: Tina(Glenn) Anderson, Mark(Sue) Meidinger. Grandchildren: Matthew, Danielle, Iain, Tessa, Seth, Reed, Sydney. Step-grandchildren: Matt, Jonathan, Nathan, Carrie, Mark, Shara, one great step-grandchild, Colton, many relatives and friends. His parents and brother, Francis, Sylvia Volesky and Caroline VanRaden preceded him in death.
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Our prayers are with you and your family Love you Harvey and Anna
I was a very good friend of Ed and Sylvia. We had many good times together. My thoughts are with the family. Ed was a very nice and caring man. Vicky Royse
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I remember, during the 60’s while I was attending NDSU, my wife and I spent some wonderful times with Ed and his family.
Your cousin Bill Redmond
To the family of Ed, He was such a nice man, so sorry to hear of his passing, will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. may The Good Lord wrap His loving arms around you, at this difficult time!! Love Bernie & Barb Samek
Ed, I was blessed to have you as a friend. A beautiful part of you remains with me. You were a good man and father–kindhearted to all you met.
I will miss you.
Bro. Charles McDaniels, OSB
Sad times. Time will bring Peace.
Eddie (We always called him that) had all the positive qualities attributed to him in the guest book.
He was my cousin and we played together when we were kids. He came from good stock and he
continued the tradition.
LIVED DOWN THE ROAD FROM ED FOR MANY YEARS. DIDN’T GET TO SEE ED MUCH AS SOLD THE FARMSTEAD AND MOVED TO AZ. COME TO MN EVERY SUMMER AND GOT TO VISIT WITH ED AT HIS FARM. HAD A GOOD VISIT AND WAS THE SAME OLD ED. SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING AND WILL MISS STOPPING AND VISITING WITH HIM. TRUELY A GREAT FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR.