Guy John Ulrich
Guy John Ulrich died at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital, Woodland,
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, at age 84.
Born April 21, 1916, in Garrison, North Dakota, to Edward and Margaret
(Spolden) Ulrich, Mr. Ulrich had been a 62-year resident of Yolo
County.
Mr. Ulrich hitchhiked from his North Dakota birthplace to Esparto in
the 1930s. He then joined the U.S. Army and served with the First
Calvary Division in the Pacific Theater during World War II. In
addition to other decorations, he was awarded the Purple Heart for
wounds received in combat. Mr. Ulrich was also a 50-year member of the
American Legion.
He established "Guy's Cavern" in Madison in 1946. He continuously
operated his business until 1996, retiring on his 80th birthday.
He is survived by his son, Gerald "Gery" Ulrich, and wife, Lynette, of
Woodland, and his daughter, Kelli Larson, Rockwall, Texas.
Mr. Ulrich is also survived by his brothers, David Ulrich of Woodland
and Edward Ulrich of North Dakota.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgina, son, Richard Parsons,
and his daughter Laura Ulrich.
A service was held at 2 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 14, at Kraft Bros.
Funeral chapel, 175 Second Street, Woodland.
A private interment was scheduled at a later date.
The family requests memorials be directed to the Senior Center of
Woodland, or to a charity of their choice in Mr. Ulrich's name.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.
Inquiries may be made by calling 662-4658, or by contacting
www.legacy.com.
(Obituary from the . Please note: I am not related to
the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on
this family.)
source: "Winters Express," Thursday, December 21, 2000,
(Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express,"
312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694
submitted by Peggy B. Perazzo
