Francis E. “Gene” Volmer, 87, of rural Parsons, passed away at 3:40 a.m., Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Freeman West in Joplin. Francis Eugene Volmer was born on Dec. 9, 1938, to Francis A. and Mary Lorean (Nunnick) Volmer at the family farm northeast of Parsons. Gene and Thressa E. Hinman were united in marriage on Sept. 21, 1963, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Parsons. Survivors include: Three sons – Brad Volmer (Kim), Bryan Volmer, and Steve Volmer (Jennifer) all of Parsons; eight grandchildren – Brock Volmer (Shelby), Brianna Volmer (Angela), Lauren Volmer, Riley Volmer (Miranda), Matthew Volmer (Kasey), Mason Volmer (Jaeli), Tate Volmer (Abby), and Erica Ward (D.J. Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick Catholic Church or St. Patrick Catholic School.