1932-2012

RUMFORD — Mr. Joseph Volkernick Sr., 80, died Thursday Nov. 8, at the Rumford Hospital. He was a resident of Wyman Hill Road in Rumford. Born in Rumford, Maine on Oct.12, 1932 he was a son of Adolph and Stella (Belskis) Volkernick. He was a graduate of Stephens High School and was a Veteran of the US Army. He worked for Boise Cascade Paper Mill in Rumford as an Effluent Treatment Plant Operator.

Joe was a member of Rumford Falls Aerie #1248, FOE, Robert Shand Post #24 American Legion, Webb River Sportsman Club, and Oakdale Country Club. He was President and very active with WVAC Access Channel. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and golfing.

He was married on Aug. 11, 195, in Hollis, Maine to his wife of 56 years, Barbara Haskell who survives of Rumford. Other survivors include a son, Joseph Volkernick Jr. of Rumford; a daughter Terry Volkernick, of Rumford; a sister, Lilly Burns and her husband, Ray, of Dixfield; a brother John Volkernick Sr., and his wife, Jeanne of Rumford. He was predeceased by two brothers, Anthony and Paul Sr.

Friends and family are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at www.meaderandson.com.