William was born in Detroit, MI on May 4, 1933 to William and Helen Vollmers. Fred graduated from De La Salle High School in 1951. For nearly 40 years Fred worked for General Motors Air Transport division as a quality analyst. Here he was responsible for the timely maintenance of the aircraft that GM used daily.
After he retired in 1992 he filled his time with charitable activities such as delivering Meals on Wheels, volunteering at Fraser Villa and many church activities. In addition to his charity Fred enjoyed many hobbies, if he wasn't gardening, bowling, golfing, or playing bocce ball, he could be found in his workshop working on some new project for the family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by is wife Cynthia (Szuminski), his eldest daughter Victoria Shoemaker (Vollmers) and his sister Marilyn Eppers
Fred is survived by his children, Duane (Christine) Vollmers, Kristen (James) Smith, two grandchildren Sarah (Isaiah) Montgomery, Alex (Krista) Vollmers and 3 great granddaughters, Brynne and Blaire Vollmers and Camryn Montgomery. He is also survived by his brother David Vollmers, sister Valerie Krause and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48035, US, on November 10, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the Rosary at Kaul Funeral Home on November 10, 2026, at 7:00 pm.
William will be In State at St Ephrem Catholic Church, 38900 Dodge Park Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, US, on November 11, 2026, from 10:30 am to 11:00 am, followed by the Funeral Service at St Ephrem Catholic Church on November 11, 2026, at 11:00 am.
A Committal Service will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, 18201 Clinton River Rd, Michigan, MI 48038, US, on November 11, 2026, at 12:30 pm.
