Vollmer, Bernell Justin

Bernell Justin Vollmer, 65, of New Baden, died Saturday, June 20, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. He was born September 6, 1949 in Breese, son of Robert Lawrence and Mary Jane (Meier) Vollmer. He married Donna Walker on April 2, 1977 at St. George Church in New Baden and she survives in New Baden. In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter, Janice (fiancé, Jerry Andrews) Vollmer of New Badenl; a son, Curtis Vollmer of New Baden; two sisters, Blanche (Brian) Schwarz and Laura (Rich) Kruep all of Breese; and three brothers, Robert (Betty) Vollmer of Highland, Ivan (Doris) Vollmer and Bill (Shannon) Vollmer all of New Baden. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Eva Vollmer. Mr. Vollmer was a shipper for Hubbell Wiegmann in Freeburg. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of St. George Parish in New Baden. He enjoyed bass fishing. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Hempen-Nordike Funeral Home in New Baden with Rev. Gene Neff officiating. Burial will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of service Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Hempen-Nordike Funeral Home in New Baden. Memorials may be made to the family and will be received at the funeral home.