Gordon Ralph Ulrich, 86, of St. Clair, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016.
He was born May 14, 1930 in Kenockee Township to the late Ralph and Marion Ulrich. He married Dolores Hossu Roosenberg on September 10, 1977 in Port Huron.
Gordon served in the U.S. Navy and was an owner-operator steel hauling truck driver prior to his retirement. He loved to be out in the woods, bird watching and tending to his wood stoves. He was an avid Detroit Tigers fan who also loved going to the casino and playing the lottery. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores; children, Janet Hazzard, Jenine Ulrich, John Ulrich and Joan Bartholomew; grandchildren, Gary Anglebrandt, Jason and Jeremy Watson, and Rachel and Zachary Ulrich; great grandchildren, Jenna and Harper Watson; step children, Deborah (William) Holmes, Michele (Thomas) Kennedy and Patrick (Jennifer) Roosenberg; step grandchildren, Devin, Meagan, Emily, Ileana and Natalie; brothers, Ralph (Karen) Ulrich, Carl Ulrich and Stanley (Dona) Ulrich; sisters, Joanne (William) Olary and Nancy (John) Liverance; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Sunday in the Marysville Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, August 22, 2016 in the Marysville Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Reverend Max Amstutz will officiate. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy.
Memorials may be made to the Smiths Creek American Legion.
