Charles Volek
September 29, 1943 ~ August 14, 2019
Charles E. Volek, 75, of Highmore passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Highmore Health.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Luze Funeral Home with Rev. Kori Lehrkamp officiating. Burial will follow at the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation will 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2019 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the funeral home.
Charles was born September 29, 1943 to Clive and Harriet Allene (Bourn) Volek in Highmore. He was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church. He attended the rural Bramhall School through 4th grade, spending several weeks at a time at the Gaylord and Bernice Haiwick home due to poor winter weather. The remainder of his schooling was completed at the Highmore School where he graduated in 1961. During his high school years, he was active in basketball and track. He was also an active 4-H member showing cattle and sheep.
Following graduation, Charles became part of the family ranch where he remained until his health no longer allowed. He had a passion for raising cattle and sheep; having a perfect memory when it came to information regarding his herds. He worked many years at both the Miller and Highmore sale barns. For several years he exhibited registered Rambouillet sheep at the South Dakota State Fair and participated in the Newell Sheep Show and Sale.
Charles was a sports enthusiast. After high school, he played on an independent basketball team traveling across the state to games. Charles also participated in bowling and pool leagues. He ran the clock for high school basketball games, ran chains at football games, and drove buses to sporting events. He was a proud supporter of youth activities including youth sports, FFA, and 4-H.
Thankful to have shared his life are his brothers: Clifford (Doloris) Volek and Keith (Janice) Volek; nieces: Leann (Alan) Schell, Shawn (Doug) Lamont, and Britney (Weston) Geppert; one nephew, Dustin Volek; one great niece, Kaitlyn (Devin) Hallstrom; great nephews: Taylon (Samantha) Lamont and their children Blakely and Chase, Justin (Catherine) Lamont, Lawton Geppert, and Conley Geppert; and long-time companion and special friend, Clara Cisler.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Clive and Allene Volek; and sister-in-law, Verna Volek.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Charles’ arrangements.
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Charlie became a good friend while we worked together at the sale barn. He made working fun and always enjoyed my visits with him when ever I came home. So sorry to hear the last year was not good for him. RIP Charley. Condolences to his family, he will be missed.
I am sorry to hear the passing of your brother, uncle and your loved one. Prayers and hugs to all of you.
I have a lot of memories of baseball, times while working for Eldon and just around town. God bless you to all the family. Clara you were such blessing to him. He will be missed.
It's been a while since I have seen Charlie or Clifford. Both of them were good friends working along side them at the sale barn. Nicest people. Volek family you have my sincerest condolences.
So sorry for your loss
I always enjoyed hearing his laughter. Such a good memory. May memories sustain you all during your sorrow
Our sympathies and prayers for Charlie's family. Always enjoyed seeing him and visiting a little at Old Settlers
Weekend.
He will be missed by many – our sympathy to Clara and his family.
Sending our deepest sympathy to the Volek family.
Rest In Peace with God and the Angels
Charley was a classmate all during our high school years. Enjoyed playing basketball, running track and playing pool with him. I always looked forward to talking with him a bit at our class reunions.