Rockwall Co. TX - Obit for Guy John Ulrich

Submitted by Peggy B. Perazzo  <pbperazzo@attbi.com

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   Guy John Ulrich
   Guy  John  Ulrich  died at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital, Woodland,
   Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, at age 84.
   Born April 21, 1916, in Garrison, North Dakota, to Edward and Margaret
   (Spolden)  Ulrich,  Mr.  Ulrich  had  been  a 62-year resident of Yolo
   County.
   Mr.  Ulrich  hitchhiked from his North Dakota birthplace to Esparto in
   the  1930s.  He  then  joined  the U.S. Army and served with the First
   Calvary  Division  in  the  Pacific  Theater  during  World War II. In
   addition  to  other  decorations,  he was awarded the Purple Heart for
   wounds received in combat. Mr. Ulrich was also a 50-year member of the
   American Legion.
   He  established  "Guy's  Cavern"  in  Madison in 1946. He continuously
   operated his business until 1996, retiring on his 80th birthday.
   He is survived by his son, Gerald "Gery" Ulrich, and wife, Lynette, of
   Woodland, and his daughter, Kelli Larson, Rockwall, Texas.
   Mr.  Ulrich is also survived by his brothers, David Ulrich of Woodland
   and Edward Ulrich of North Dakota.
   He  was preceded in death by his wife, Georgina, son, Richard Parsons,
   and his daughter Laura Ulrich.
   A  service  was  held  at 2 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 14, at Kraft Bros.
   Funeral chapel, 175 Second Street, Woodland.
   A private interment was scheduled at a later date.
   The  family  requests  memorials  be  directed to the Senior Center of
   Woodland, or to a charity of their choice in Mr. Ulrich's name.
   Kraft  Bros.  Funeral  Chapel  assisted  the family with arrangements.
   Inquiries   may   be  made  by  calling  662-4658,  or  by  contacting
   www.legacy.com.
   (Obituary  from  the  "Winters  Express," Thursday, December 21, 2000,
   (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express,"
   312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694. Please note: I am not related to
   the  family listed above, and I do not have any further information on
   this family.)