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Kenneth Ullom Obituary

ULLOM Kenneth L. Ullom, 83, of Westerville, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Retired OWE teacher and athletic director at Big Walnut High School and retired principal, teacher and athletic director at Scioto Valley High School. Graduate of Westerville High School. 1959 graduate from Otterbein College. Elder and usher at Central College Presbyterian Church. Member of Sigma Delta Phi "Sphinx" Fraternity and Otterbein "O" Club, Westerville Leather Helmet Club, Ye Ole Buzzards' Club, American Legion Young-Budd Post #171. Past president of Westerville Kiwanis Club and active with Key Club. Served as a volunteer at St. Ann's Hospital for 15 years. U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Preceded in death by wife of 30 years Twila Jean, parents Charles Edward and Verna Ullom, sisters Lucy Zinn and Anna Jane Waldron, brothers Karl, Harrison and Charles Ullom and three infant brothers. Survived by wife of 21 years, Phyllis Jean; his children, Penny (Paul) Woehle of Westerville, Sandy (Jeff) Young of Galena, Thomas C. (Kathy) of Westerville; step-children, Diane (Randy) Bolt of Texas, Greg (Mari), Dana, David, and Kevin Derouaux all of Ohio; grandchildren, Todd, Andrew, Scott, Jesse, Stephanie, Hannah and Eric; step-grandchildren, Derek, Ryan, Jason, Andrea, Melissa (Keith) and Mindy (George); great grandchildren, Madison and Asher; step great- grandchildren, Nathan, Malina and Isabella; sisters, Wilma Jean Fuller of Hilliard and Jo Kaiser of Westerville; brothers, Harold "Elmer" (Glennie) Ullom of Croton, Ohio; special niece, Marilyn (Jack) Wilson; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Central College Presbyterian Church Chapel, 975 South Sunbury Road Westerville, Ohio. Rev. David Redding officiating. Private Interment. Arrangements by the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, Westerville, Ohio. Devoted father and husband that never knew a stranger. Ken loved his Buckeyes and served as an Ohio Stadium Red Coat for many years. His smile would brighten any room! In lieu of flowers, friends, if they wish, may contribute to Alzheimer's Association, Central Ohio Chapter, 3380 Tremont Road Columbus, Ohio 43221.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2010.

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March 3, 2011

Sorry to hear of the loss. from the members of Sigma Delta Phi "Sphinx" Fraternity and Alumni of Otterbein College

Ron Sarbach

December 13, 2010

I am very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I worked with him many years ago at Denison and I will always remember him as one of the most friendly of people.

Montgomery

December 11, 2010

Penny, Don and I are so sorry for your loss, but he was a wonderful man that his mark. He's with Twila now! God bless you all, Julie and Don

Don Williams

November 29, 2010

My thoughts are with the family, mine go back 70 years. We were neighbors, in school WHS for more years and to Penny and Sandy, your mother and Ken were great friends to many through the years.

Clyde Gilbert

November 29, 2010

Phyllis,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I too agree with Karen as Ken is truely in a better place. I remember Ken as the guy who always had a smile on his face, a joke to tell, and an upbeat story.
You and your family are in our thoughts.
Cousin Clyde

Mitzy Gutierrez

November 28, 2010

My prayers go out to your family. Not many may know me, I am DeAnna's daughter. Looking at Uncle Kenny's picture is how I remember him when I was younger. I have very fond memories of him. I was saddened to hear the news.
With love his great neice..Mitzy Gutierrez

November 28, 2010

Thank you for your service to our country.

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DeAnna Ullom Powers

November 28, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Even though has been many years and I am many miles away i loved Uncle Kenny and am saddened at your loss.

Karen Szakelyhidi

November 28, 2010

Dear Phyllis, I know this a difficult time for you, the children and many, many other family members. Ken will be missed by many people, but, he is in a better place now.
You are in my prayers and I will see you on December 11th.

Love Cousin Karen

Jeanine Howell

November 28, 2010

Words can't express the sympathy we have for you and your family. "Kenny and Twila" were a big part of my childhood.....Kenny: smiling, helpful, great laugh, so proud of his children. Thoughts and prayers with you at this time. He is never further away than a thought for you now....keep his memory alive.

Vinny Cipriani Herwig

November 28, 2010

Dear Ullom Family So sorry to hear of your Dad's loss. What a fun individual he was. ALWAYS a smile on his face. May your memories be a window thru a sad time. May God's grace be a sanctuary for your heart. Fondly Vinny

November 28, 2010

Tommy,
Wanted you to know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Your Dad, is finally at rest, as it should be.
As you well know, it is so hard to watch the "hurting" of a loved one.
We hope you and your family will find "peace" in the days to come...life goes on, even in our sorrow.
....Bob and Shirley Bass, Shrewsbury, PA

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