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Joseph Vollmar Obituary

Vollmar Jr., Joseph Edward Edward Joseph Vollmar Jr. at the age of 92 on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Beloved husband for 69 years of Helen Deppe Vollmar; loving father of Helen Vollmar Diepenbrock (Anthony) of Sacramento CA and Jane Vollmar Saunders (Harry); dear grandfather of Laura Diepenbrock Murphy (James) of Los Angeles CA, Mary Meg Diepenbrock Horrigan (Michael) of Burlingame CA and Claire Diepenbrock of Denver CO; great-grandfather of Helen Murphy and Clara Horrigan; dear brother of Lewis C. Vollmar (Olive); brother-in-law of the late Robert Deppe and Edward Deppe (survived by Florence Wade Deppe); uncle, great uncle and a friend to many. Mr. Vollmar was the founder and past president of Vollmar Brothers Construction Company and a past president of the Missouri Athletic Club, The Engineers Club of St. Louis and the Museum of Transportation. Mr. Vollmar was the longest licensed civil engineer in the State of Missouri and a fifty year board member of Rankin Technical Institute (University). Services: The Funeral Service will be conducted at THE LUPTON CHAPEL, 7233 Delmar Blvd., University City on Tuesday, September 20, at 1:00 p.m. The Family will receive friends at THE LUPTON CHAPEL on Monday, September 19, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Private interment Jefferson Barracks Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to the charity of one's choice.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Sep. 16 to Sep. 19, 2011.

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Donald Sunnen

September 21, 2011

I'm very sorry to hear of Mr. Vollmar's passing. We were his next-door neighbors in Fair Oaks for ten years and he introduced me to the working world by hiring my brother and me for lawn care. He always had high standards. My sincere condolences to the Vollmar family.

Maureen & Billy Grigelevich

September 20, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of a wonderful husband, great dad and dear grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Shep Barnes

September 20, 2011

I just wanted to send my sincerest condolences on Joe's passing. I enjoyed seeing him annually at my mother's annual holiday party in December and also at the Tuesday luncheon during my visit to St. Louis. He could tell some of the best and most interesting stories and was just fun to be around. The holiday season will not be the same without him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Danny & Donna Hoag

September 17, 2011

Jane and Harry,
We are saddened to hear of your Father's passing. The hurt and pain you are feeling now will soon turn to warm, loving memories of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your entire family.

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