Donald J. "Chief" Vollmer Obituary (1952 - 2016)

Donald J. "Chief" Vollmer, (USN retired), age 64, of Millcreek Twp, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on May 6, 1952, son of the late Gilbert L. and Dorothy R. Fischer Vollmer. Donald was in the U.S. Navy from May 1972 until May 1993. He was a member of the Disabled American Vets Chapter 73, VFW, American Legion Millcreek Post 773, Vietnam Veterans, Sons of Lake Erie, Eagles Club, Moose Club, Siebenbuerger Singing Society, and the Keystone State Elk Foundation. Donald enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Indians. Donald is survived by his son, Kevin J. Vollmer (Amy) of Drayden, MD; brothers, Gilbert L. Vollmer of Erie, and Ronald L. Vollmer (Lee Schlosser) of Sarasota, FL; and grandchildren, Kaitlyn A., Dylan J. and Jaxson L. Vollmer, all of Drayden, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may attend a Graveside Service in the Chapel at Erie County Memorial Gardens on Friday at 1 pm. Military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Millcreek Post 773. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd. Memorial contributions may be designated to Disabled American Veterans, 135 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16504 or to the West Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, 3142 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506.