George R. Ulrich Sr., age 81 of Hastings, passed away at home on January 10, 2015 and went home to be with our Lord and Savior.
George was born on March 29, 1933 in Hastings, the son of Michael and Margeret Mary (Daniels) Ulrich. George attended St. Rose School and graduated from Hastings High School. He honorably served in the U.S. Army from June 1953 to June of 1956 during the Korean War. George married Jeannette (Golnek) Ogden on August 22, 1998.
He worked for Consumers Power for 39 years, starting as a tree trimmer and advancing to a Line Man. George was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, lifetime member of the American Legion Post #45 and the NRA.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Margeret Mary Ulrich, son, Bill Ulrich, brothers: Joe, Paul, Leonard, and Michael Ulrich Jr. and sister-in-law, Marie Ulrich.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannette Odgen-Ulrich, children: Fred Ulrich of Wayland, Debbie Wood of Florida, George Ulrich Jr. of Florida, Vicky (Peter) Saucier of Wayland, Mary (Roy) Richards of Hastings, Rick Ogden (Irene), Ronald (Kim) Ogden, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and rescued and beloved pet, Pia.
George was an avid Hunter , he also enjoyed cutting wood with his favorite chain saw.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., Hastings, MI 49058.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings at 11:00 am. Pastor Amy Luckey will officiate the service.
Full Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #45 of Hastings as well as Active Military. A luncheon will follow the funeral service. A private family burial will take place at Hastings Charter Township Cemetery.