James Volk
James Charles Volk, 83, of Ferryville, WI was called home to our Lord Monday, July 8, 2019 at Northgate Care Center in Waukon after a courageous fight with lung cancer. A Celebraton of Life will be held at a later date.
He was born December 1, 1935 to John and Julia (Mullowney) Volk in Mauston, WI. Jim graduated high school from West Bend, WI. He joined and proudly served in the United States Navy.
Jim was united in marriage to Karen Sadowski December 29, 1980 in Prairie du Chien, WI. He was a self-made man that owned a variety of businesses throughout the years, including Beach Builders, Inc., Club Shi-la-lee tavern in Racine, WI and a tavern in St. Anthony, WI, the Corral.
Jim and Karen moved to Ferryville, WI in 1979, where they owned and operated the Grandview Motel plus Cabin for 14 years before retiring in the home they built overlooking the Mississippi River. Jim also served as Mayor of Ferryville, WI for eight years. He loved the river for its beauty, fishing and sunsets.
Jim was an avid walleye fisherman. He was a hard working, talented man who loved his wife, their doggy, Molly, and his blended family.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Karen Volk; his children (mother, Kate Gullickson/Volk): Donald (Sandra) Volk of Allenton, WI, Tammy Volk (Robert Wallace) of Lochbuie, CO, Patricia (Chandler) Copps of Breckenridge, CO, Mary Volk (William Snelling) of Leawood, KS and Bill (Becky) Volk of Viroqua, WI; his stepchildren: Mark (Tonya) Sadowski of Hartord, WI, Jef (Michele) Sadowski of Brookfeld, WI, Sandra (Randy) Hotenroth of Hartford, WI and Steven Sadowski of Harmony, MN; his grandchildren: Scot Volk, Joseph (April) Volk, Maxwell Volk, Michael Sadowski, Kaylee Trot, Jonathan Sadowski, Jase Hotenroth, Cody Hotenroth, Kali Ann Hotenroth and Sophia Sadowski; and his great-grandchildren, Cullen and Ahnika Volk. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Julia Volk; and a brother, Donald Volk.
Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lansing is assisting the family with arrangements.
