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Eldon Merle Volesky
Eldon Merle Volesky
Cedar Rapids
Eldon Merle Volesky, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his home after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, December 23, 2024, at St. Jude Catholic Church, by Rev. Nick March. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery. A Vigil Service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday at Teahen Funeral Home. Those not attending the Vigil Service may visit with the family Sunday from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m., at the funeral home, and Monday from 9 a.m., to 9:45 a.m., at the church.
Eldon is survived by his wife of 62 years, Karen; daughter, Katheryn Volesky of North Liberty; son, Don (Jodi) Volesky of Swisher; grandchildren, Taylor (Alex Grieve) Volesky and Dillon Volesky; sister, Judy Dunn of Cedar Rapids; brother-in-law, Ron Meskimen of Marion; brother-in-law Dale (Linda) Meskimen of Norway; nieces and nephews, Dr. Chris Dunn, Dr. Michael Dunn, Dr. Ann Dunn, and John, Nicole, and Danielle Meskimen.
Eldon was born on August 7, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, son of Emil and Rose Coufal Volesky. He graduated in 1959 from St. Patrick High School, Fairfax. On May 8, 1962, he married Karen Meskimen at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Eldon partnered in a family business, Meskimen & Volesky Trucking, for 12 years and worked for General Mills, Inc. as a material handler for 25 years. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.
Eldon was known as "Mr. Friendly" to everyone he encountered. He enjoyed dancing, woodworking, and biking. Eldon had a special interest for antique John Deere tractors and cherished the annual family trips to the Lake of the Ozarks. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be deeply missed.
The family would like to thank the Hospice of St. Croix and Cornerstone Caregiving for the wonderful care they gave to Eldon, and a special thanks to Dr. Stroh and her team at the Hall Perrine Cancer Center, and Dr. Michael Chicone and his team at the University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Memorials may be directed to the family for an established memorial fund.
Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.
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