Brookfield, Wisconsin
Jun 14, 1960 – May 2, 2019 (Age 58)
John Lipscomb Ulmer, MD of Brookfield, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2019. He was the son of the late Dr. S. Sidney Ulmer and Margaret Lipscomb Ulmer. He is survived by his wife Laura, and beloved children John Lipscomb Ulmer, Jr. and Emily Ann Ulmer, as well as siblings Margaret Moye (Frank), William Ulmer (Jeanette), Susan Blake (David), and Mary Jones (Lewis), and many nieces and nephews.
John was born in East Lansing, Michigan but spent his younger years in Lexington, Kentucky. He graduated from Lafayette High School, The University of Kentucky, and with highest distinction from The University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He completed training in Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology at Bowman Gray School of Medicine Wake Forest University.
Dr. Ulmer was Professor of Radiology and Chief of Neuroradiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He had numerous publications and awards, trained many health care providers, and thrived on collaboration with colleagues to help patients with neurologic diseases.
His greatest love of all was being a father to Jack and Emily, and he was a devoted husband, son, and brother. He was involved with club swimming and water polo, the 31st Bombardment Squadron Association/Fifth Bomb Group, and enjoyed woodworking and playing with his dog Sadie.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday May 11, 2019 at 11:00am, followed by a memorial service at noon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the S. Sidney and Margaret L. Ulmer Endowed Scholarship Fund, Sturgill Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0015.
John was always willing to share his great medical expertise with other medical professionals and will be greatly missed in the Neuroradiology community
Murray Solomon
May 15, 2019 | Los Gatos, CA
My thoughts and respect for Dr. Ulmer and his family.
Ofelia Stroe
May 12, 2019 | Borsa, ROMANIA
I got to know John and his family through EBSC as our children swam together on the team. John and I developed a personal as well as professional relationship while spending many hours together in the stands and on deck as swim officials. There was never a dull moment when we were together, the laughter was endless and at times had to be separated while officiating because we were laughing so hard. I am shocked that he has passed at such an early age. He will always be remembered for the...
Thomas Smith
May 09, 2019 | Brookfield, WI
Dr. Ulmer,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these very difficult times. You have my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Chris Nielsen - American Cancer Society
Chris Nielsen
May 09, 2019 | Kenosha, WI
Living Spirit Dishgarden
a loved one
May 09, 2019
Farewell Too Soon Bouquet
a loved one
May 08, 2019
I am a very close friend of Laura"s aunt Connie. She has spoken so very highly about John for many years, and loves the family so dearly. Knowing that he was such a pioneer and a presence in his field, and a magnificent father and husband, this is a tragic loss beyond measure. Especially such an untimely departure, robs us all of his continued essential contributions. My sincere condolences to all. Diane. Boca Raton, Florida
diane weiss
May 08, 2019 | Boca Raton, FL
Remembered By
Tinker Schueler
May 08, 2019 | New Berlin, WI
Dear Ulmer Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. This is much too young to pass. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please take care...
Our love,
The Sane Family
Shekhar Sane
May 07, 2019 | Mequon, WI | Family Friend