Arthur H. “Artie” Vahlkamp Obituary

Arthur H. “Artie” Vahlkamp age 90, of the Illinois Veteran’s Home, formerly of 1215 North 7th St. Quincy died on Friday, May 20, 2011 in the home. Artie was born on November 28, 1920 in Quincy, a son of Stephen J. and Theresa (Schnetzler) Vahlkamp.
He married Norma Jean Stith on June 1, 1953 in Hannibal, MO and she survives.

Artie was Assistant Foreman at International Shoe Co. before serving in the 6th Infantry of the U.S. Army during World War II. After he returned from the war, he worked as a bartender for 25 years for Walter Terwelp and Chuck Monckton. Artie retired in 1970.

He attended St. Francis Grade School and Quincy High School.

He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Artie was also a member of the American Legion Chapter #37, the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 138, the Veterans of Foreign War Chapter 5129, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 32, National Association 6th Infantry Division, Civilian Conservation Corps. Camp, the NRA, and Ducks Unlimited.
Artie formerly volunteered at the Illinois Veteran’s Home, and coached Little League for several years.

Survivors include: his wife Norma of Quincy;
Three sons, Michael “Mick” Vahlkamp, Marty (Nancy) Vahlkamp and Stephen C. (Sharon) Vahlkamp all of Quincy; a brother, Robert Vahlkamp of Cape Coral, FL and a sister, Catherine (Harold) Spilker of Quincy; A special grand daughter, Anna Marie Vahlkamp of Quincy, several grandchildren, step-grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Frank, Steve, Raymond and Lawrence Vahlkamp; sisters, Helen Nelson, Marie Brinks and Clara Fries.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church.
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post #37.
Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a parish prayer service.
Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Grade School