Margaret Volland

H. Margaret Volland, 87, of Columbus, passed away peacefully Monday, April 22, at Silver Oaks Healthcare under Hospice Care. Margaret was born August 23, 1931, in Columbus.  She was the daughter of Elmer John Whipker and Goldie Beryl Talley Whipker.  Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold Volland; her sister, Libby McKinney; and five of her brothers, Halford, Paul, David, Perry Don, and Hershel. Margaret lived in Columbus all of her life.  She graduated from Columbus High School in 1949 and planned many high school reunions.  She married her high school sweetheart Harold Volland on November 16, 1951.  She and Harold were married for over 62 years before Harold passed away on March 9, 2014.   Margaret is survived by her three children, Brad Volland, Greg Volland, and Kim (Jody) Littrell, all of Columbus; three grandchildren, Patrick Volland, Nick Littrell, and Paige Littrell; and by four brothers, Harry Whipker, Bennie Whipker, Elmer Whipker, and Alan (Karen) Whipker. Margaret had a strong faith and a servant’s heart and lived by the Golden Rule.  She was hard working, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a great friend to many. Margaret worked at Cummins Engine for seven years and then worked at Irwin Union Bank for 40 years.  While at Irwin she had various positions ranging from teller to senior commercial loan officer.  Margaret was involved in opening bank branches at Columbus Center, State Street and Eastbrook Plaza while at Irwin.  After retiring from Irwin she continued to work at Paperworks, Inc., and was still working until she became ill early this year. Margaret was a 4-H Leader, served as a Director on the Fair Board for 18 years, she served on the Extension Board, an Extension Homemaker for over 50 years, a member of Zonta International, a member of Country Club, and countless other volunteer positions.  She loved cooking and helping family and friends.   She took pride in coordinating the Whipker family dinner each Fall. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren in their sporting activities. Margaret’s funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2019, at Jewell Rittman Funeral Home with Pastor Patrick Galligar officiating.  Calling will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Garland Brook cemetery alongside her husband. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana and St. Peters Lutheran Church Foundation.