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Forrest Ulrich Obituary
Butch Ulrich (81) of Oregon and Maumee, OH, passed away on September 30, 2020, at St. Charles Hospital, Oregon, OH. He was born May 2, 1939 to Franklin and Louise Ulrich. He lived in Oregon, OH for the first 60 years of his life and graduated from Clay High School and Oxford Academy, Pleasantville, NJ. He attended Hillsdale College. He was employed by his father's company, Seaway Foodtown, from the 1950's until October of 1994. At this time he was placed on disability because of Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. He began his career at Foodtown as a carryout boy and worked his way up to an office position.
In 1982 a very wonderful nurse friend recommended a treatment for PPMS at Silversea Hospital in Hanover, Germany. The University of Michigan Hospital told him to try anything because no treatment was available for PPMS in this country at that time. This is still true even today. Butch's family thinks this treatment gave him 25 more decent years and we will always be grateful to them.
In 2013 the progression of MS required that he became a resident of Genacross Lutheran Home on Wheeling St. He was a resident at this facility for seven years. His family cannot say enough wonderful things about the people who work here. They are God's Angels.
Left to remember him are his loving family, wife, Marilyn; son, Franklin (Kellie) Ulrich; grandchildren, Megan Ulrich of Gatlinburg, TN, Alyssa Ulrich of Wittenburg University, Springfield, OH; daughter, Elizabeth (John) Anderson of Toledo, OH; sister, Nancy Diefenthaler, Green Valley, AZ and nephews, Doug (Annie) Diefenthaler and Dean (Mary Jo) Diefenthaler; sister-in-law, Barbara Paisie, Napoleon, OH.
According to his wishes, his body was donated to UTMC College of Medicine. His funeral services will be private. Butch requested that any donations be made to Clay High School Scholarship Fund. 5665 Seaman Rd., Oregon, OH 43616. Attn: M. Celusta. [email protected]
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Kathy Jones
November 2, 2020
Marilyn and family, I was so sorry to hear about Butch. Tom thought so much of you and Butch and help you gave him growing up in Reno. my thoughts are with you. Kathy Jones
bev martin
October 21, 2020
To Marilyn and Butch's Family:
I am so sorry about your loss of such a great guy. I knew Butch when we were 9 or 10 years old from Reno Beach and then at Clay HS. My parents owned a store in Reno and the Ulrichs would stay at their summer cottage every year. Later I was a cheerleader at Clay and would cheer for out great teams under Coach Federici. Butch was an outstanding athlete and a really nice guy. I would see him at out HS reunions and we'd catch up on old friends. May you keep his wonderful memories and legacy in your hearts and minds forever. Beverly Craig Martin
Greg And Kim Szabo
October 17, 2020
Another “GOOD GUY” called home to Heaven
Gail Shiple
October 17, 2020
Butch was always upbeat and friendly. He was a courageous man who faced each difficult day with dignity. A wonderful example for others. You’re free now! Soar!
Clare Overmier
October 15, 2020
Mrs. Ulrich,
As a high school kid at Clay, I remember some of my friends working at Foodtown. They always had good things to say about Mr. Ulrich. I also heard my Dad, Bernard Overmier, speak highly of you as one of the teachers at Starr Elementary.
My thoughts will be with you and your family over these next few days and weeks.
cindy wade
October 15, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Butch from Genacross where i work He was always so sweet he will be missed.
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