Andrew Volnek

Andrew  "Andy" Volnek, age 91, of Columbus, Nebraska died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Columbus, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 Thursday, May 27, 2021 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus, Nebraska. Visitation is Wednesday 5-7 p.m. at the St. Bonaventure Church. There will be a vigil service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Church. Visitation will continue Thursday morning 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will be in the All Saints Cemetery in Columbus, Nebraska.

The Funeral Mass will be broadcast on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook Page. You can access the Facebook Page by clicking here .

Andrew "Andy" Louis Volnek was born August 4, 1929 in Greeley County, Nebraska to Andrew Sr. and Clara (Niedbalski) Volnek. He lived on a farm in Greeley County until 1938 when he moved with his mother and siblings to a farm in Boone County. He attended school in Boone County. In 1952 they moved to Columbus. Andrew married Phyllis Vetick on April 24, 1956 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. They lived in Columbus and together raised one daughter. He was a devoted and faithful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Andy loved his grandchildren and enjoyed attending their sporting events. Andy worked for Beatrice Foods Co. for 14 years, McKeeson Corp for 23 years and Sapp Bros. for 13 years before his retirement. He was very proud of the jobs that he held during his lifetime. He always made sure he had a well maintained yard and flowers. He enjoyed watching sporting events on TV. Andy was an active member of the Parish and the Knights of Columbus. He served as an usher at early Sunday Mass for 25 years.

Andy is survived by:
Daughter: Sheila (Tim) Hassenstab of Humphrey
4 grandchildren: Jeff (Crystal) Hassenstab of Hastings; Greg (Andrea) Hassenstab of Humphrey; Ryan (Danielle) Hassenstab of Lincoln, Cory Hassenstab of Denver
4 Great Grandchildren: Ty Hassenstab, Mya Hassenstab, Kade Hassenstab, Jaxon Hassenstab
Sisters: Patricia Parry of Columbus; Virginia Konwinski of Silver Creek
Sister-in-law: Ellen Vetick of Omaha; Delores Tomasiewicz of Columbus; Shirley Vetick of Columbus
Brother-in-law: Richard Vetick of Columbus
Along with many nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by:
Wife: Phyllis on January 23, 2007
Parents: Andrew Sr. and Clara Volnek
Sisters: Cecelia and Rita Ann Volnek, Esther (Archie) Lennan, Frances (Louie) Czuba, Della (Frank) Bosak, Margaret (Steve) Bosak
Brothers: Frank (Elizabeth) Volnek, Pete Volnek, Mike (Irene) Volnek
Grandparents: Mike & Sophie Niedbalski

Memorials may be directed to St. Bonaventure Church.