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Donald Ulry Obituary
Donald Neil Ulry, 88, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Dec. 15, 2022.
Donald was born on Aug. 18, 1934, in Westerville, Ohio, to Enos Lowell and LuAnna Mae (Clapham) Ulry. When he was 7 years old, his family moved to Bandon, Oregon. Later, he moved to Michigan City to be with family.
After graduating from high school, Donald served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Donald worked with his father as a carpenter. He was a commercial fisherman in Oregon and also drove a truck for ARNO Tape and Steel company. He owned and operated an adult group home for older adults. He was a bus driver for Assisted Living and retired as an EMT/firefighter in Hanna, Ohio.
He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and built a cradle for his daughter.
He married Mary Patricia Jones on April 30, 1984.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Sharon Rohman of Columbus, Ohio, Shelly Ulry of Waldo, Ohio, Susan Ulry of Waldo, Ohio, and Stacy Ulry of Coos Bay, Oregon; stepchildren, Mark Harrington, Allen Harrington, Sue Emerick, Rod Harrington and Matt Harrington; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Scott Ulry.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Ave., La Porte, Indiana.
To light a virtual candle, share a story of Donald's life or leave a message of comfort for the family, please visit Esslingfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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