James Vollstedt

James "Jim" L. Vollstedt, 72 of Green Bay passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 25, 2026 following a brief illness. He was born on October 24, 1953 son of the late Edward and Georgiana (Reiser) Vollstedt.

On August 23, 1985 he was united in marriage to Ellen Karweick, having celebrated 40 years together.

He attended Holy Rosary Catholic School in New Holstein and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1972. Jim went on to Fox Valley Tech and earned a business degree.

Jim began working at Wisconsin Employers and later started Automated Business Systems with his partners. He later began a career with Carver Boat, after which he moved on to Castle Sales and retired from Woodport Doors in Shawano in 2017.

His mission following retirement was to help others. Watching the grandchildren was his favorite thing in the world, but he also enjoyed helping others whether it was cutting someone's grass, cleaning up their snow, or lending a hand to build something.

He had a deep love for his Pepsi, enjoyed camping trips, traveling, and vacationing in Florida. Jim had a personality that was larger than life and was a big kid at heart.

Jim is survived by his wife, Ellen; two daughters: Kristy Frisque and Nikki (Dakota) Vollstedt; two grandchildren: Harper and McKinley Frisque; siblings: Cheryl (John) Gauthier, Robert Vollstedt, and John (Mary) Vollstedt; and mother-in-law, Eunice Karweick. Further survived by the Karweick family, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by aunts, uncles, father-in-law, Lester Karweick; and brothers-in-law: Leslie and Marvin Karweick.

Visitation for Jim will take place at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour on Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 9:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am with Pastor Ty Stoneburner officiating.

Memorial gifts in Jim's memory are apprecated in lieu of flowers.

Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com

Special thanks to Unity Hospice for all of your care, and our neighbors: Debbie Caves, Steve and Debbie Georgia for everything you have done for us. We could not have gotten through this without the help of Vernon and Jill Karweick and their family, words cannot express our appreciation for all you have done.