Gerald Ulrich, of Pearson, died Monday, December 5, 2011 at his home. He was 77 years old. He was born on July 11, 1934 in Milwaukee, a son of the late Gerald and Margaret (Schmidt) Ulrich. He married Lois Kohler on October 16, 1954 in Milwaukee.
Mr. Ulrich was a longtime owner and operator of the Forest Inn Tavern in Pearson having the distinction of being the longest unchanged owner/operator in the area.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and harvesting wild rice. He loved the woods in which he lived, cutting firewood and gardening. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, telling stories to them and teaching them about the great outdoors. He was a man who appreciated the simple things in life and passed that appreciation on to his children and grandchildren. He was a man of strong character and ideals and was greatly loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his wife survivors include four children, Christopher Ulrich and Stephen (Margie) Ulrich, both of Eagle River, Julie (Bill) Smith, Rhinelander and Linda Ulrich, Wausau; five grandchildren, Stephen (Amy) Ulrich Jr., Redding, CA; Benjamin Ulrich, Eagle River, Rachel, Louis and Martin Niemuth of Rhinelander; and a sister, Jean (Morris)Larsen, Milwaukee.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, David and Thomas (who was killed in the last months of WWII).
A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Elcho with Rev. Jeremiah Worman officiating. Burial will take place in Pearson Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church.
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this is a condolence for all the people who miss
Gerry, my Dad, a forever strong and steady tower.
greatly missed and loved. A knower of many subjects, but humble enough when he didn't know.
My favorite memory of my Dad was looking for Santa Claus on Christmas eve in the dark, starlit sky. It made my imagination expand, to later as an adult, to have a faith in the unseen, but always present. Until we meet again, Dad. God's peace to you
I was very sorry to find out that Jerry(The Trapper) had passed away when I tried stopping in for a beer on my way up to St. Germain Memorial Day weekend. I had been stopping there since the 1970's with family and friends. I have spent many hours hunting for grouse in the woods across from the tavern and always looked forward to stopping in for a beer after the hunt. Everytime I stopped in I learned something new and heard a story from Jerry that I had never heard before. I loved his laugh. My trips to St. Germain will never be the same. He will be truly missed. Scott Bero-Green Bay.
I had the opportunity to meet Jerry while traveling home from vacationing in Northern Minnesota. It was great to meet someone so un expectedly. I stopped for a beer while traveling thru and found that I was working for his brother Dave Ulrich in Oak Creek Wisconsin as a Mgr to one of his Grocery stores. Mr. Dave Ulrich was the Financial Wizard and Financier that owned Tri-City Banks, and Mega Mart Food Stores. How we touch each other as we pass in time.
Happy Hunting, Big Guy!
Chris, Steve, Julie, and Linda. I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I remember and will always remember him as a kind and patient man. I hope you can find the peace in your hearts as he found peace in woods he loved so much. God Bless.
Just wanted to offer my condolences to the entire family. My brother Nick and I hold fond memories of the tavern and greatly enjoyed the friendship of your family. Peace
You lost one of the best . I know his memory will live on . Thanks for sharing your dad/husband . I can remember the first time I met Gerry with my dad (Del(Mike)Swanson) it was always nice place to stop .
We are sorry for your lost .
Sorry to hear about Jerry Del
Sorry to hear about Jerry ,I grew up down on corner of Kand55 and I knew him all my life ,used to come there with my Dad Charles Swanson .A lot of good memories. Del(Mike) and Caryle Swanson
I remember him and his wife when I was a kid.And in the later years I would see them when they came into the grocery store to shop and they always came to my check out lane. He was always so nice and always seemed like he was so happy to see you no matter who you were. He always had a great smile and such a hearty laugh.I am so sorry that for your loss.
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