Ronald “Ron” Lee Vollmer

Chelsea, Michigan

   Ron passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born on March 7, 1969, in Grand Haven, MI, the youngest of five children to Stuart Sr. and Helen (Koscinski) Vollmer.  Ron was the loving husband of Marie (Jungslager) Vollmer and the proud father of 4 daughters.  He will be remembered for his love for and commitment to his family and his devoted parenting.

   Ron is survived by his wife Marie; four daughters:  Wilhelmina (William) Fry of Spring Lake, MI, Lilian Francisco of Grand Haven, MI, and twin daughters Delanie & Els Vollmer of Chelsea, MI.  In 2024 Ron was blessed with a beautiful granddaughter, Astrid Fry.  He is also survived by his three brothers:  Stuart II (Lynnell) Vollmer of Spring Lake, MI, Jon (Sheila Keady) Vollmer of Naples, FL, Ross (Dawn) Vollmer of Bradenton, FL and his sister Luanna Vollmer of Litchfield, NH.  Ron was preceded in death by his mother Helen, father Stuart Sr. and his beloved mother-in-law Molly (Kinkema) Jungslager.

   Ron graduated Valedictorian from Spring Lake High School in 1987.  In 1992 he earned his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Michigan and in 2001 he completed his M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University where he was bestowed the Dean’s Award for Academic Achievement.  He worked in the Industrial Chemical Industry in various sales & marketing roles joining ADCO Products in Jackson, MI in 2005 where he rose to the position of President of Commercial Roofing Adhesives.  After the Company was acquired by H.B. Fuller in 2017 he remained with the Company as a Vice President and global business leader.  Ron was known for his hard work and excelled both academically and in the business world throughout his career.

   In 2011, he married Marie settling the family in Chelsea, MI.  In 2014 the family was blessed with the birth of twin daughters Delanie & Els which brough unmeasurable joy to his life.  Ron’s favorite interest outside work was traveling and he was fortunate enough to see much of the world including South Africa, Moscow, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Australia and all of Europe.  He also enjoyed regular trips to Las Vegas with his older brothers.  However, the best trips were the many family vacations to Florida, various Caribbean Islands, and Hawaii.

  Ron was a family man and someone who was always willing to help others.  His love for and pride in his brothers and sister was steadfast.  His love for and commitment to his girls (Marie, Wilh, Lily, Delanie, Els and Astrid) was absolute.  He will be missed extremely as someone who passed so young with so much yet to contribute to his family, his work, and his community.

   A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, 11:00 am at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chelsea.  The family will greet friends at Cole Funeral Chapel on Friday, Jan. 17 from 6 – 8 p.m. and at the church Saturday from 10- 11 am.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that direct donations can be made in the name of Els or Delanie Vollmer and the proceeds will be added to the children’s college accounts.