L. Georg Vollweiler, Ph.D, passed away at his home on June 22, 2025, after a long illness, with his husband Ronnie Lester by his side. He was born June 15, 1945, in Langen, Germany.

Veronica and Lester were married in 1958 and have been blessed with four children: Michael, Anne, James, and Glenn. After raising her family, Ronnie went to work for the Capital Journal in Pierre, SD.