William Roger Voelker (pastor emeritus) was the son of William C. Voelker and Nya T. Voelker.  He was born October 5, 1944 and was baptized into the Christian faith October 15, 1944 at St. John Lutheran Church, Palmer, Kansas.  He was confirmed in the Christian faith March 30, 1958 at St. John Lutheran Church, Palmer, Kansas.

He married Judith I. Westermann June 7, 1969 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bremen, Kansas.  To this union were born three children, William (Virginia), Marshall, Missouri; Julie (Robert) Voelker-Morris, Eugene, Oregon; Leah (Jay) Hall, Omaha, Nebraska.  There are five grandsons and one granddaughter.

He died on September 8, 2021 in St. Joseph, Missouri.  A memorial service will be held on September 14, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, St Joseph, Missouri. Inurnment will be at a later date.  He is resting in the Lord Jesus Christ, awaiting His return on the last day.  The family would appreciate if you would wear a mask if you were planning to attend the memorial service.  The family request no flowers, please.

Memorials may be given to Orphan Grain Train or Lutheran Hour Ministries.

Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.