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Lowell C. Ulrich

1928 - 1959

Rites for former Klemme Resident

Funeral services for Lowell C. Ulrich, Mason City, who died Monday after a lingering illness. were held Wednesday at the First Presbyterian church in Mason City. The Rev. Robert G. Buttrick, officiated.

Mrs. Howard F. Dodge was organist, Mrs. Carroll Garland was in charge of flowers. Ushers were Kenneth Hedrick and John Jannsen. Pallbearers were Raymond Christians, Donald Davis, Donald Merkel, Marvin Wade, Martin Bachman and Clarence Christians. Burial was at the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Military rites were conducted at the grave by American Legion Post 625 of Klemme. Wayne Buseman and Benn Coobs folded the flag.

Lowell Clare Ulrich was born December 22, 1928, in Mason City, son of Lloyd and Clara (Merkel) Ulrich. He was raised in Klemme by his grandmother, Mrs. Anna Ulrich. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the First Presbyterian church.

Surviving are his wife; Helen, two children, Wanda Kaye and Michael Jay, at home; a grandmother, Mrs. Anna Ulrich, Clear Lake; his father, and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ulrich, Mason City; two brothers, Richard Ulrich, Klemme; Merlyn Ulrich, Mason City; a half brother, Ronald Ulrich, Mason City; five half sisters; Mrs. Jewel (Charlene) Jensen, Mrs. Donald (Roberta) Meyers, Mrs. Ronald (Joan) Wood, Beverly and Linda Ulrich, all of Mason City. He was preceded in death by his mother, two grandfathers and a grandmother.

source: Leader & Signal, Garner, Iowa, 22 Apr 1959, page 3, column 3

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