Thomas Charles Volkening Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Thomas Charles Volkening of Eagle, Michigan, born in Port Huron, Michigan, who passed away on December 9, 2022 at the age of 72. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Burt Austin and Carol Louise Volkening (Pepper); his brother Richard Volkening (Susan); and his uncle Richard "Dick" Pepper (Jean). He is survived by: his sister Jane Chesham (David) of Chicago; his cousins, Anne Fetrow, Doug Pepper (Sharon), Greg Pepper (Colleen), Susan Freeman (Don), Joan Pepper (Brian Averette) and David Pepper (Missy); his nephews, Richard Volkening II and Richard Stone (Dawn); and his niece Michelle Volkening.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the MSU Department of Horticulture (https://www.canr.msu.edu), the Seed Savers Exchange (https://www.seedsavers.org) and the Ten Pound Fiddle (https://www.tenpoundfiddle.org), The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Volkening/Pepper Family.
