Paul Ulrich

1930 - 2019

Paul Elwin Ulrich

Evansville, IN

Paul Elwin Ulrich, 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 8, 2019. He was born on June 23rd, 1930 to John and Verna Ulrich of Sumner, Illinois, in Christy Township.

Paul served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict Era in Okinawa, from January 24, 1951 to November 28, 1953. In 1953, Paul was honorably discharged, and later received a National Defense Service Medal for his service. From 1951 until his retirement in 1992, Paul was Station Tank Farm Manager with Colonial Pipeline Company.

Paul will be remembered for being a good man and a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He was a wonderful friend to many, a talented gardener, a dedicated member of the United Methodist Church, a lover of music, and a kind caretaker of his many pets.

Paul is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 68 years, Mildred; his children (in order of age), Sherry (Bob) Gregory, Mark (Karen) Ulrich, and Craig (Teresa) Ulrich; his grandchildren, Bevin (Paxton Manly) Gregory, Kristine Ulrich, and Caroline Ulrich; his sisters-in-law, Janet (Ivan) Ulrich and Norma (Lowell) Ulrich; his brother-in-law, Dee L. (Freda) Fife; and many loving nephews and nieces.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, John and Verna Ulrich, and his siblings, Frances (Roy) Welker, Lorene (Bill) Miller, Omer (Josephine) Ulrich, Lowell Ulrich, Freda Fife, and Ivan Ulrich.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am (CST) until the time of service at 1:00 pm (CST), Friday, March 15, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home, 1800 Saint George Road, Evansville, IN 47711. Pastors Bob and Sherry Gregory will officiate. A burial with Veteran's Honors will directly follow the service at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, if the guests wish, they may make donations to The Parkinson's Foundation at https://parkinson.org/ in Paul E. Ulrich's name.