St. George – Elmer James "Jim" Gollmer, 92, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his home in Las Vegas, NV. He was born in Elk Creek Township, PA on August 1, 1928 to his parents John and Pearl Clayson Gollmer. He was the last surviving sibling of his seven brothers and sisters.

He was a graduate of the Albion PA High School class of 1946. Shortly after graduating he began his career in the retail department store and restaurant industries. He was drafted into the U. S. Army in 1950. He served for two years active duty at Fort Irwin near Barstow, CA. He served four additional years in the Army Reserves and was discharged in 1956. While serving at Fort Irwin he met the love of his life, June Englestead. He always said it was love at first sight. They were married in New Harmony, UT on December 22, 1951.

After leaving active duty in the Army he returned to his career in retail. He and June and their first child, Deborah, moved to Canton, OH where he began worked in retail management with the W. T. Grant Company. From there the family moved to Columbus, OH, to Barberton, OH where their second child James was born, and from there to Fresno, CA. From Fresno the family moved to Santa Ana, Ca, from there to Pico Rivera, CA where their third child Steven was born and then to Baldwin Park, CA. From southern California the family moved to Daly City, CA where the fourth child Timothy was born. From there the family of six moved to El Paso, TX. In 1962 while living in El Paso Jim became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He remained a faithful member of the Church for the remainder of his life.

From Texas the family moved back to Fresno, CA and from Fresno they moved to Roseville, CA. In July 1964 while living in Roseville the family travelled to St. George, UT to be sealed for time and eternity in St. George Temple. After the family was sealed their last two children, Traci and Stewart, were born. From Roseville, the family, now complete with six children, moved to El Centro, CA. The family then moved to Cerritos, CA. After Cerritos, CA they moved to Fair Oaks, CA. In 1997 Jim and June moved to Las Vegas, NV to "retire." While in Las Vegas he worked full-time in their son Steven's business until 2007.

Jim enjoyed several hobbies including history, reading, golf and classic country music. Jim and June loved to travel. They visited the Bahamas, cruised to Alaska, marveled at the beauty of Hawaii, and were awed by the history, culture and sights of England, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany. On other trips to Europe they visited Hungary, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands. They enjoyed France and Belgium on their last trip to Europe. Their travel in the United States included the Northeast, Washington, D. C., much of the South, Florida, Missouri, Indiana, and Illinois.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his seven siblings, and his wife, June. He is survived by his children: Deborah (Gary), James (Maikwe), Steven (Francine), Timothy, Traci, and Stewart (Tiffany); nineteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; dear sister-in-law, Ruth Gollmer; and last but not least his ever-faithful puppy dog, Lucky.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, UT 84770. No visitation will be held. Funeral services will be limited to Jim's six children and spouses due to current health concerns.