LEO VOLK

LEO VOLK May 11, 1937 July 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness yet appreciation and pride that we announce the passing of our dad, Leo Volk, at the age of 88 years. He passed away peacefully at the Carmel Hospice of St. Joseph’s Home in Medicine Hat, Alberta, shortly after midnight on the morning of July 3rd, 2025.
Leo is lovingly survived by his children, Donna (Gerald) Wagner, Michelle (Mike) Weisgerber and Craig (Carmen) Volk; grandchildren, Melissa (Andy) Loignon, Nicole (Jay) Schauerte, Grant (Shannon) Wagner, Nick (Jenn) Weisgerber, Danielle Weisgerber (Larson Laing), Monique Weisgerber, Theo Volk, Lowen Volk and Aubrey Volk; and great-grandchildren, Sierra Loignon, Paxton and Kaitlyn Schauerte, Gabrielle and Willa Wagner, Kayleigh and McKinley Laing, and Greyson and Maxwell Weisgerber.
Leo is also survived by his sisters, Rose Pisoni (Italo) and Julie Schafer; in-laws, George Wagner, Jean Wingenbach, Ed Wagner, Victoria Wagner and Armond Bachelu; as well as many nephews and nieces, too numerous to mention.
He is predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Katherine Volk, in 2003; his daughter, Leona Volk, in 2002; his parents, Anton and Elizabeth Volk; and his sister, Emily Anhelher. He was also predeceased by his brothers-in-law, John Anhelher and Peter Schafer; other in-laws, Anne and Ben Hittel, Joe and Trudy Wagner, Tony Wingenbach, Rose and Leon Ebelher, Adolph Wagner, Bert Wagner, and Betty Bachelu.
Leo was born on a farm north of Richmound, Saskatchewan. but was raised on the family farm near Fox Valley. He took over this farm after marrying Katherine Wagner on October 6, 1959. Dad was a true farmer and caretaker of the land. He respected the elements that were out of his control and accepted the outcomes that the Lord provided. With no formal training, he was exceptionally talented at devising solutions and resolving the numerous mechanical problems that arose with any piece of machinery that required attention. Dad served on the RM council of Fox Valley for 20 years and made many meaningful contributions to the area where he lived. He invested hundreds of hours in the construction of the Fox Valley Curling Club and ensured that every detail was completed neatly and carefully. He was also instrumental in establishing the Fox Den Motel, which opened when lodging became an issue during the oil and gas boom in the area. Dad was a patient and successful coach volunteering for his kids’ softball, baseball, and curling teams.
Dad had an incredible talent for woodworking. He thoroughly enjoyed this hobby and created many items that were both functional and beautiful. He spent countless hours in his woodshop on the farm, creating incredible works of art that he would sell to local people in the community. In his later years, he spent his time crafting birdhouses and wooden hot pads, which are treasured by all who received them. He even enlisted the help of his grandkids to help glue and sand these treasures.
After their retirement in 1995, Leo and Kathy moved to Medicine Hat. They truly enjoyed their retirement and life in the big city. Dad enjoyed having a beautiful lawn and a large backyard garden. They were very active in the parish, and Dad could always be seen greeting and ushering people as they entered the church. They loved going for coffee and visiting with friends, family and neighbours. Dad loved to volunteer at the Prairie Gleaners Society, cutting up vegetables to be freeze-dried, packaged, and sent to developing countries to be used in soups.
Dad was always thankful to be surrounded by his family and friends throughout his life. He thoroughly enjoyed these visits, accompanied by a good cup of coffee, a game of Cribbage, and a drink at happy hour. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
The family would like to thank the staff at Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, Medicine Hat Hospital and Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s home for the excellent care he received.
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Leo’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. The Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Rd SE on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 1:00 pm. For those unable to attend, the service will be live streamed via Youtube at Medicine Hat Holy Family Church. Memorial gifts in Leo’s memory may be made to A.J.’s Loan Cupboard or the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Leo Volk. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

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