Obituary – Truman Volkart
Monday, December 16, 2024
Truman Volkart, 78, of, Tipton, MO passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Resthaven Convalescent Care in Sedalia, MO. He was born on December 7, 1945 in Hanover, IL the son of Chris Volkart and Minnie (Bolinger) Volkart both of whom preceded him in death. Truman enjoyed shoeing horses, training horses, horse shows, horse sales, coon hunting and was a professional trader. He is survived by his son, Harold Volkart and wife Ruthie of Tipton, MO; 4 grandchildren, Ashley Steck, Morgan Carlson, Kristina Wright, and Laura McCollom; 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his son, Max Allen Volkart, 3 brothers, 1 sister and 2 half brothers. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from 10-11A.M. with a Memorial Service starting at 11:00 A.M. all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals c/o the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services of California, MO.
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