Background
Volkmer, Harold L. was born on April 4, 1931 in Jefferson City, Missouri, United States.
Volkmer, Harold L. was born on April 4, 1931 in Jefferson City, Missouri, United States.
Student, Jefferson City Junior College, 1949-1951; student, St. Saint Louis University School Commerce and Finance, 1951-1952; Bachelor of Laws, University Missouri, 1955.
Individual practice law, Hannibal, since 1958; assistant attorney general, Missouri, 1955; prosecuting attorney, Marion County, 1960-1966; member, Missouri House of Representatives, 1966-1976; chairman judiciary committee, member revenue and economics committee. Member, 95th-104th Congresses from 9th Missouri District, 1977-1996 (retired); ranking minority member agriculture subcommittee livestock, dairy, & poultry.
Served with United States Army, 1955-1957. Member National Rifle Association (board directors, chairman civil rights defense fund), Missouri Bar Association, 10th Judicial Circuit Bar Association Clubs: Knights of Columbus, Hannibal Lions.
Married Shirley Ruth Braskett. Children: Jerry Wayne, John Paul, Elizabeth Annual.