Obituary for Frank "Sugger" Alvin Vollmer
Mr. Frank Alvin "Slugger" Vollmer, Jr. 46, of Silverdale, Washington, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Harbor View Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.
He was born January 7, 1970, in Pittsfield, Illinois, to Frank Sr. & Lyn (Scranton) Vollmer.
He is survived by his father Frank Vollmer, Sr., 4 daughters Makia (Zach) Raboin, Tessa Vollmer, Wesley Vollmer, and Francesca "Frankie" Vollmer, 1 granddaughter Naveah Davidson and 2 sisters, Laura (Jeremy) Damon and Kathy Vollmer.
Also surviving are 5 nieces, Lindsay Crossman, Casey (Dustin) Waschenbach, Ashley Crossman, Katie (Joseph) Ward and Kobie Miller, 3 nephews, Aaron (Kristen) Crossman, Robert Stanley, and Klayton Miller, 14 great nieces and nephews, and Michelle Williams his best friend and the mother of his children.
He was preceded in death by his mother Lyn Vollmer.
He graduated from Barry High School in 1988, and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy He served for the next 20 years and retired with honor in 2008. During his career he had the privilege of serving on many different bases and submarines around the world. He spent 13+ years of his career on sea service. Frank continued to serve the community after retirement. He was a member of Fleet Reserve #29 in Bremmerton, Washington as well as a member of the American Legion. Frank was an avid motorcycle rider and rode in many bike rallies and fundraisers to raise money for various charities. He was a loyal race fan of everything from dirt track to Nascar. Frank loved his family fiercely and his greatest accomplishment was becoming a father.
Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2016, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 22, 2016, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Burial will be in Taylor-Martin Cemetery in El Dara.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to the family
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He was born January 7, 1970, in Pittsfield, Illinois, to Frank Sr. & Lyn (Scranton) Vollmer.
He is survived by his father Frank Vollmer, Sr., 4 daughters Makia (Zach) Raboin, Tessa Vollmer, Wesley Vollmer, and Francesca "Frankie" Vollmer, 1 granddaughter Naveah Davidson and 2 sisters, Laura (Jeremy) Damon and Kathy Vollmer.
Also surviving are 5 nieces, Lindsay Crossman, Casey (Dustin) Waschenbach, Ashley Crossman, Katie (Joseph) Ward and Kobie Miller, 3 nephews, Aaron (Kristen) Crossman, Robert Stanley, and Klayton Miller, 14 great nieces and nephews, and Michelle Williams his best friend and the mother of his children.
He was preceded in death by his mother Lyn Vollmer.
He graduated from Barry High School in 1988, and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy He served for the next 20 years and retired with honor in 2008. During his career he had the privilege of serving on many different bases and submarines around the world. He spent 13+ years of his career on sea service. Frank continued to serve the community after retirement. He was a member of Fleet Reserve #29 in Bremmerton, Washington as well as a member of the American Legion. Frank was an avid motorcycle rider and rode in many bike rallies and fundraisers to raise money for various charities. He was a loyal race fan of everything from dirt track to Nascar. Frank loved his family fiercely and his greatest accomplishment was becoming a father.
Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2016, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 22, 2016, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Burial will be in Taylor-Martin Cemetery in El Dara.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to the family
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Previous Events
Visitation
Sunday
21
Aug
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Kirgan Funeral Home
940 Greene Street
Barry, IL 62312
Service
Monday
22
Aug
10:00 AM
Kirgan Funeral Home
940 Greene Street
Barry, IL 62312
Cemetery Details
Location
Taylor-Martin Cemetery
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El Dara, IL 62356
Memorial Contribution
The family
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