David Earl Volkerding, 84, of Ada, MN, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023, at Benedictine Care Community.
David was born in Ada on August 9, 1939, to Earl and Violet (Mikkleson) Volkerding. He was baptized and later confirmed at First Lutheran Church and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
Agriculture was always a large part of David’s life. Throughout his childhood and teenage years, David worked on the family farm and was active in 4H, FFA, and cattle judging teams. After graduating from Ada High School in 1957, David attended college at NDSU for three semesters. He then decided to return to Ada and farm with his father. Among the things that David cherished most was the family farm.
David began selling farm equipment for Norman County Implement when he retired from farming in 1988. He enjoyed sales and making connections with his co-workers, area farmers, and sales reps. David retired from equipment sales at age 70.
David was an active part of the Ada community and spent time as a member of the Ada Jaycees and Toastmaster clubs. He was a two-term member of the Ada school board and served 33 years on the board of the Norman County Fair. David enjoyed his annual trips to Minneapolis for the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs Convention and loved seeing his grandsons enjoy the fair each summer. David’s house was very popular on Halloween. The kids of Ada knew to come to him for a generous treat.
David loved to drive. Whether across the country visiting friends and family or through the countryside checking crops, he was happiest when on the road.
David is survived by his daughter Ann M. Campbell and son-in-law Eric G. Campbell; grandsons CPT Cole (Stephanie) Campbell and 1LT Alex Campbell; great-grandson Rory Campbell; and brother John A. Volkerding. David is also survived by a nephew, two nieces, many beloved cousins, and aunt, Helen (Bernard) Volkerding. David was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Vi, and sister-in-law, Molly (John) Volkerding.
The family would like to extend thanks and gratitude to the care providers of Mission Count Assisted Living, Benedictine Care Community, and Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Grace Lutheran Church, Ada, MN.
Visitation: Thursday from 9:00 AM until the time of the funeral at the church.
Interment: Ada Municipal Cemetery, Ada, MN.
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Arrangements with Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Homes
Ada & Halstad, Minnesota
