Robie Volk
Sept. 16, 1970-Oct. 21, 2020
Robie Volk, 50, Minot,
died Wednesday, October
21, 2020, in Minot.
Robie was born Sep-
tember 16, 1970, in Minot,
ND, to Thomas A. and
Dorita K. (Gerle) Volk. He
grew up in Minot and gra-
duated from Minot High
School in 1989.
Robie worked as a utili-
ty locator for many years.
He followed work to
Shakopee, MN, Fargo and
Minot. He was a long-time
employee of ELM and
most recently worked for
Vannguard Utility Part-
ners. Robie was very dedi-
cated to his work.
Robie enjoyed long
drives, nature/trail walks,
fishing, cars, and car
shows. He especially
loved watching football
and was a huge New Orle-
ans Saints fan. He was a
loving son, brother, and
uncle. Robie loved to re-
mind his family and
friends that he was prob-
ably right about pretty
much everything, since he
had qualified for member
ship in the high IQ so-
ciety, Mensa. He had a
special smirk and saunter
following a victorious de-
bate. He will be deeply
missed by all who were
blessed to share in his
life.
Robie is survived by his
mom, Rita Volk, Minot;
sister Jenny (Andrew)
McLeod, Lake Crystal,
MN; brother Thomas Volk
III, Minot; nieces and
nephews include Gunner
McLeod, Hope McLeod,
Kane Red Feather, Arion-
na Volk, Jeremiah Volk
and Anastatia Gunville;
sister-in-law Christina Du-
chaine and special friend
Vanessa Duchaine, along
with numerous aunts, un-
cles, and cousins.
Robie was preceded in
death by his father, Tho-
mas Volk, Jr.
A private service was
held.
Memories and con-
dolences can be shared at
www.thomasfamily
funeralhome.com.