Colleen Chickie Lynn Vollmer, guided by the angels, Chickie danced her way into heaven on Monday, November 29, 2010. Chickie was born Colleen Lynn Vollmer on January 5, 1952, daughter of the late Bill and Dorothy (Malamphy) Vollmer. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Hilbert, where she was baptized, received first Holy Communion, and was confirmed. She attended rural school in Brant with Mrs. Rosemary Fox as her teacher. She then attended New Hope Center, Chilton. She loved biking around the block on her three wheeler. Most of all, Chickie loved to dance. After she lost the use of her legs though, she also lost many of the things she enjoyed. But never one to complain, life went on just like before. She still giggled and laughed, and teased anyone who would spend time with her. As Chickie grew older and more tired, she still watched for and enjoyed the company of anyone who came to visit. She spent much of her time doing puzzles, latch hook, coloring, and made many pot holders. Many of us have stained glass murals in our windows that she painted for us and are still using the pot holders she made for us. Chickie had a good outlook on life, despite the many difficulties she had to endure. There was always a smile for each of us and a Ya Hi to anyone who stopped to talk to her. There isnt a family member who didnt know the loving pat on the butt they got as they passed by her and the giggle that followed. Chickie is survived by her brother: Bob (Julie) Vollmer and the family: Sue (Steve) Willard, Shane and Marissa, Deb (Chad) Marten, Lacy, Lindsey, and Lucas, Karen (Dan) Boughton, Bryce, Nicole, and Sara, her sister: Margie (Bob) Gosz and the family: Jenilyn (Jim) Pierson, Ashley, Sydney, and Preston, Bob (Lori) Gosz, Crystal Gosz and Addison Petitti, and Amber (special friend Kevin), Keyonce, Pat (Jodi) Gosz, Alyssa and Josh, Mary (Dan) Aerts, McKenna and Kirsten, Kevin, Gary, Bruce, and Bill, and her sister: Bunny (Jerry) Van Cuyk and the family: Doreen (Tim) Kleist, Chad (Torrey), Ben and Cassie, Connie (Doug), Justin and Michael, Kris (Randy) Baeten, Stephanie and Rachel, Pam and Jerin, her godmother: Arlyne Sielaff Frank, and many cousins and caring friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Carmen in 1957, grandparents: John and Mary Vollmer and John and Tillie Malamphy, godfather: Howie Sielaff, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Also preceding Chickie in death was a very special friend: Cora Van Cuyk, who treated Chickie like one of her own. The family would like to thank everyone who helped with Chickie throughout her lifetime: Dr. Brian Scott, Dr. Fx VanLieshout, Dr. Sid Schultz D.D.S., Fran and Pete, just to name a few of the many. We also want to especially thank her Caregivers of Chilton: Dorothy, Linda, Kelly, and Lorie. We also wish to thank her many nurses: Carol, Amy, Faye, Sandy, Karen, Dalia, and especially Chris Davisson, who was gentle and loving to Chickie. Through many rough situations, she held Chickie, and soothed her worries away. If we missed anyone, please know that you are thanked from the bottom of our hearts. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 3, 2010 at NOON at St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert. Father Philip Dinh-Van-Thiep will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery in Hilbert. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. The Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com. Jerry and Bunny would like to thank our girls and their families for the love and support they have given us over the years. You are always there for us no matter what the situation. We could not have done this without you. Love, Mom and Dad. I (Bunny) would like to personally thank Jerry for everything. From the day Chickie came to live with us, you never treated her like a sister-in-law, you treated her just like another daughter. You made her completely part of our family right from the start. Even when Chickie could no longer walk, you danced her around the patio in her wheelchair and Chickie adored you for it. Thank you, Jerry, for making her your Little Peanut, she loved you dearly. Love Bunny. Chickie, my little sister, I hope you are dancing all over heaven. What you taught us could never be found in a book. You were the light of our life for many years, and we will miss you every day for the rest of our lives. Love yaBunny! A special note: Thank you Mom and Dad, from we girls, for giving Chickie the many years of love and care that you did. Your Little Irish Rose was blessed to have both of you, and we will always remember that. A memorial in Chickies honor will be given to the Hilbert/Potter First Responders. You were always there for us and very considerate of the situation. You treated Chickie with respect and dignity. Thank you. Heavens Child A meeting was held quite far from earth, Its time again for another birth. Said the angels to the Lord above, This special child will need much love. Her progress may seem very slow, accomplishments she may not show. And she will require much extra care, from the folks she meets way down there. She may not laugh, or run, or play. Her thoughts may seem quite far away. In many ways she wont adapt, and shell be known as handicapped. So lets be careful for where shes sent. We want her life to be content. Please Lord find the family who, will do a special job for You. They may not realize right away, the leading role theyre asked to play. But with this child sent from above, come stronger faith and richer love. And soon theyll know the privilege given, by caring for this gift from heaven. This precious charge so meek and mild, is Heavens very precious child. -Author Unknown
