Jacob Hunter Volkert, age 25

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Lost to gun violence on September 7, 2025 in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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  • Nickname:
    8 Jake
    6 Lcpl Volkert
    5 The Better Bean
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  • Number of children:
    5 0
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  • Personality:
    8 Kind, Funny, Goofy, Nerdy, Smart, Optimistic, Hardworking, Loving, Caring
    7 Unrelentingly optimistic.
    5 Unafriad to unpologetically be himself at all times, no matter who said what
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  • Comments:
    6 A very rare type of man, who was not afraid to be himself. Authentic to the core. RIP <3
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