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Ellen Ulmer Obituary
Ellen Ulmer
May 7, 1943 - March 20, 2018
Ellen Ulmer passed away on March 20, 2018 in Darmstadt, Germany surrounded by her husband, son, and German family. She was born May 7, 1943 in Darmstadt, Germany to her parents, Walter and Christine (Olf) Heiser. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Stephen Charles Ulmer.
Ellen was active over the years volunteering for Air Force Family Services, American Red Cross, and The Mount Hospice. She was a member or the Austrian-American Enzian Club for 23 years.
She was the ideal Air Force wife, moving 29 times around the world in 36 years of her husband's Active Duty service and never complaining.
Ellen is survived by her soulmate for the past 58 years, her husband, Col. (Ret.) Charles H. Ulmer; a son, Gregory (wife Delaine) Ulmer; grandson, Aiden Steven Ulmer; sister, Gisela Schmitt; brother, Rupert (Karin) Heiser; and nephews and a niece in Germany.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard. A reception will be held in her memory immediately after the service at the Olympian Plaza Reception and Event Center, 975 South Union Boulevard.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in Ellen's name to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.
Interment will take place later once the Pikes Peak National Cemetery opens.
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Randy and Mary Kay Cox
March 23, 2023
This is for Chuck, her loving husband of many years. Hopefully you have closure. Know you have been hurting over losing Ellen for a long time. We worked hard but had a good time in Germany together. We miss her too. Your friends, Randy and Mary Kay
April 18, 2018
Ellen. my dear friend, I cherish the many memories we shared, our ski trips and the trip to Germany is still very vivid in my mind. Will miss so much about you. RIP
Ellen Maestas
April 12, 2018
Ellen was a wonderful lady that will be greatly missed. Ellen was my God mother and she meant so much to me. She is also who I was named after. I loved her very much. May she rest in peace.
Ellen Maestas
Randy & Mary Kay Cox
April 7, 2018
Ellen was a good friend and very classy lady. She persevered through so many health issues during her life...way, way more than anyone should have to. Ellen was always happily willing to help people. We will miss her. May she now rest in peace with our Lord.
Don & Helen Fichtel
April 2, 2018
Ellen was a wonderful lady. We cherish the many times we had with her. She will be missed
Ben and Lela Bennett
March 31, 2018
Ellen was a great lady. Always smiling and friendly. We will miss her very much. However, we know she is now in our Savior's arms free pain.
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