Warren Randall Burdell-Vollentine
3.11.1961 to 1.23.2023
Warren R. Burdell-Vollentine was born in Litchfield, IL. In 1961 to Barbra Burdell of Litchfield
and Randall Vollentine of Sorento. Both residence of IL.
Warren graduated from Litchfield High School and immediately went into the career of driving
a truck. He became and over the road driver once he turned 21 and continued in that career up
until the day he passed away. He drove for various companies thru out his career with his final
employment being with T.D.S. Transport out of Staunton, IL. The owners and family became like
an extended family to him. He was a true professional and knew a lot about that career. He cared.
He enjoyed playing guitar, listening to music, reading books and information, traveling the country
side, watching documentaries on Tv, movies with substance, hunting, fishing and he enjoyed making
others laugh. He always had a story to tell with his own unique twist on it. Never knew what you
were going to hear.
He went by the nickname of Butch. He helped to raise two step children in his earlier marriage of his
youth. Which he still thought of the kids thru out his life. The last 17 yrs he had spent with Glenda
Degler in Mt. Olive, IL. And they ventured back into the driving career together.
He did not know his dad until a few years ago. Which once he was matched by D.N.A. He found
that side of his family, and an extensive family it was. He and his new found siblings talked almost
daily and had became very close. His dad Randal L. Vollentine and a brother Earl Vollentine had
proceeded him in death.
He is survived by his step dad John and Mother Barbra Klekamp, Brother Donnie Jacobs, Sister Shawn
Klekamp, and several step siblings. From his dads side he is survived by his Sister Brenda Giller, Sister Nora Vollentine Daniels (Mike),
Brother Louis Vollentine (Joan), Sister Margarita Mays (Jerry), and Sandra Stewart (Randal).
He requested cremation. ½ remains will be buried with his Mother and the other ½ with his Father.
He suffered from End stage Liver Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, and it all ended with him
having a Cardiac Arrest in his Sleep at the age of 61.
A celebration of life on 02.25.23 hosted by R and B catering out of Staunton, IL. And given with
the help of his Employers at T.D.S. Transport. He is looking down smiling at everyone for the
kindness shown. We all send you off with this final goodbye and Drive On In The Heavenly Highways
with Wings on Your Big Red Truck. You will be Forever Missed, But never forgotten.
Sending you Love from us All. R.I.P Warren (Butch) Randall Burdell-Vollentine.
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