Joseph A. Ulrich

Joseph A. Ulrich age 90 of Custer, Michigan passed away Friday, September 28, 2012.

He was born October 21, 1921 in Petoskey, Michigan the son of Michael E. and Margaret M. (Daniels) Ulrich.

Joe attended school in Petoskey and later in Hastings, graduating from Hasting High School in 1939. Joe honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1940 until 1945, during World War II. He served overseas three of the years he was in the service. Joe married Marie Nash on December 27, 1945. He was employed by the E.W. Bliss Company for 35 years, where he retired from. Joe was a member of the Motor-Aires motorcycle club, he loved to dance, fish, hunt, snowmobile and was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed making maple syrup with good friends Mr. & Mrs. Donald Villadsen, after retirement. Joe loved his family and had many special friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael E. and Margaret M. Ulrich; brothers: Michael H., Paul E. and Leonard Ulrich.

Joe is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marie; son, David (Barb) Ulrich of Branch, MI; granddaughter, Wendy (Jeff) Gagnon of Dowling, MI; grandson, Warren Ulrich of Hastings, MI; great grandchildren: Jessica, Cody and Nora; and brother, George (Jeanette) Ulrich of Hastings, MI.

Memorial Contributions:
Hospice of Michigan
Donation Processing Center
400 Perry
Big Rapids, MI 49307

Visitation:
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home

Funeral Service:
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Rev. Carla Smith, officiating

Luncheon:
Hastings Moose Lodge 2:00 pm
128 N. Michigan
Hastings, MI 49058

Private Family Burial:
Brush Ridge Cemetery