Andre “Andy” Volz, 60, of Sherman, SD passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, September 9, 2018. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. His family requests memorials are directed to Compassionate Care Hospice 6009 W. 41st St. Sioux Falls, SD 57106 in his name.
Andy was born September 14, 1957 in Worms, Germany to parents Gary and Renate Volz. He was raised and educated in Germany, graduating in 1976. He moved to the United States in 1976, living in Lakefield, MN. Andy married Marlene Thom on December 17, 1982. They lived on their farm north of Sherman, SD. Andy worked for L.G. Everist at the Jasper Quarry as a wire saw operator until his health required his retirement. He loved spending time and conversing with family and friends. Andy enjoyed all sports, especially golf and following the Minnesota Twins and Vikings.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Marlene; son, Randy (Stacy) Koster and their children, Madisen, Masen and Miah; daughter-in-law, Joni Koster and her children, Brianna and Kamren; brother, Jeffery (Sandra) Volz and their child, Lexi; sister, Andrea (Dave) Monson and their daughters, Heidi Monson and Magdalene Monson (Ben Hanson) and their children, Jayden and Jordan; sister, Blanche Carter and her daughter, Taylor Kline and granddaughter, Aubrey Miller. Andy was preceded in death by his son, Brian and mother, Renate.