Marie Louise VOLLMER (Schmidt)
Passed away peacefully at Jessica House Hospice in Exeter surrounded by her family on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the age of 86. Devoted wife of Michael Vollmer for 65 years. Loving mother of Michael (Lisa), the late Peter, David (Fran), Anne Klein-Horsman (Bert), Mark (Karen), and Donald (Marcia). Adored grandma of 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Gloria Michael), and Joan. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents George and Bertha (Sigloch) Schmidt, brother Eric, sisters Delores, Lorraine (Clare), Inge (Jacob), and brother William (Rita). Marie had a long and rewarding career serving as a Registered Nurse, Class of 1959, KW Hospital School of Nursing. During her training she met the love of her life Michael and went on to marry him and spend 65 wonderful years together. Through her career, Marie was the Administrator and Director of Care of multiple nursing homes. Marie had a green thumb and in her spare time, she loved to garden and be outside. She was a faithful woman, attending Mass regularly and studied scripture daily. Above all, Marie was very grateful for her family and friends, especially her children and grandchildren. She was passionate on getting family and friends together and welcoming all into her home. Visitation will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 22 Mary Street, ZURICH on Friday, May 24th from 10 – 10:45 AM, where Marie’s Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM. Cremation has taken place. Interment Saint Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery in Hesson. Donations to Jessica House Hospice in Exeter or St. Joseph’s Community Centre in Kingsbridge. Condolences may be forwarded online through www.haskettfh.com