Russell H. Vollmer Jr.'s Obituary
Mr. Russell H. Vollmer, Jr., age 89, of Nunica passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at home. He was born July 12, 1927 in Grand Haven to Russell Sr, and Clara (Wachter) Vollmer. On April 8, 2006 he married Alice Johnson.
Russell was a member of the Nortonville Gospel Chapel. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII and was a member of the Sgt. Alvin Jonker VFW Post 2326 and the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post 28. Russell enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family and friends. He also looked forward to going to the north woods to his cabin “Camp 303” in the Upper Peninsula.
He is survived by his wife, Alice; five children: Bob (Sandy) Vollmer, Jeff (Paula) Vollmer, Larry (Kathy) Vollmer, Bruce (Denise) Vollmer, Brian Vollmer; five step-children: Theresa (Dan) Bryant, Roy (Karen) Johnson, Jr., Tim (Raquel) Johnson, Joy Casemier, and Kimberly (Dan) Wetterman; Fourteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; sister, Carol (Dick) Rutherford and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Audrey Vollmer; brother, Vern “Rocky” Vollmer.
Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Friday, June 2, 2017 at Nortonville Gospel Chapel with Pastor Joe O’Neill officiating. Visitation will be 5- 8 PM Thursday, June 1, 2017 at The Spring Lake Chapel (213 E. Savidge). Interment will take place in Spring Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Russell may be given to Sgt. Alvin Jonker VFW Post 2326 or Harbor Humane Society. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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