William "Bill" Edwin Volesky, 77 of Swisher, died Friday, February 16, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at St. Ludmila's Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, with Fr. Ken Glaser presiding.  Burial will be in Blain Cemetery near Swisher.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, February 19, 2018 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.

William was born November 29, 1940, in Iowa City, the son of Edwin and Eleanor (Povonder) Volesky.  He was in the first graduating class from Prairie High School in 1959.  Bill served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  He was united in marriage to Karen Shields on May 7, 1966 in Cresco.  Bill worked at T&K Roofing in Ely for over 44 years.  He enjoyed woodworking, listening to polka music, attending grandchildren events and spending time with his family.

Bill is survived by his wife Karen; children Lori (Mark) Huenefeld of Rowley, Jeff Volesky of Marion and Steve (Julie) Volesky of Alburnett; eight grandchildren; two brothers Richard Volesky of New York and David Volesky of Wellman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Brian Volesky, and a great-granddaughter Skylar Volesky.

Memorials may be directed to the family.