Donald F. Voelkert's Obituary
DONALD F. VOELKERT
74, of Belleair Bluffs, peacefully passed away on January 26, 2018 with his loving wife and children at his side.
He was born July 11, 1943 in Elkhart, Indiana. He was predeceased by his parents, Geraldine and Fritz Voelkert. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Ruth Ann Voelkert, his son Randall (Colleen) Voelkert, of Richmond, Michigan, and daughter Suzanne (Terry) Hart, of Elkhart, Indiana, 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, as well as his brother, Joel (Bev) of Valdosta, Georgia.
Don was a business entrepreneur, an inspiration to all and will be greatly missed. He was an avid deep sea fisherman, designed and built sport fishing catamarans, and loved golf. He was a long time member of the Belleair Country Club where he especially enjoyed being a member of a special group of golfing friends known as the Clackers. He loved watching football, basketball and golf. He was the perfect husband to his wife, Ruth Ann.
A service of remembrance will be held in Don’s memory on Tuesday, January 30th at 2:00 PM at the Belleair Country Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Morton Plant Mease Healthcare Foundation. We would like to express our gratitude to the exceptional staff of the Morton Plant Hospital-Morgan Heart Hospital.
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