Martin Ray Voskamp, of Lockwood, MO, departed this life on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, in his home from Congestive Heart Failure at the age of 75 years.
He was born on May 14, 1943 to Walter August and Ruby Evelyn (Carpenter) Voskamp. Martin graduated from Lockwood High School in 1961. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1963 to 1966. At that time, Martin began his career with O’Sullivan Industries in Lamar, MO. He retired in 2002 after 36 years of employment.
On December 30, 1966, he married Judith Wilson in Greenfield, MO. They were blessed with two daughters, Deborah and Dianne. Martin was a lifetime member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood. He was a member of the American Legion Post #372 for over 50 years.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Walter and Ruby Voskamp; a sister, Mary; and an infant brother, Harold.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Voskamp of the home; two daughters, Deborah Hobbs and husband Kelton of Lamar, MO and Dianne Voskamp of Lockwood, MO; three grandchildren, Adrienne Burgess and husband Jordan of Galena, KS, Trevor Hobbs of Lamar, MO, and Leyna Mathews and husband Jeremy of Nixa, MO; and three great-grandchildren, Ethan, Frankie Kay, and Jesse of Galena, KS.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery Fund, Hospice Compassus, or to the Immanuel Lutheran Preschool. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services are under the care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.
***
No comments:
Post a Comment