Ulrich, Everett A. (1922-2004)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2005 Mar 7 p. 11

Birth date: 1922 Feb 5

text of obituary:

EVERETT ULRICH

Everett A. Ulrich, 82, of Manson, Iowa, died of a sudden illness on Dec. 15, 2004, at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. He was born Feb. 5, 1922, to Harley and Ada Gingerich Ulrich at Pomeroy.

He attended rural school near his home and completed his education at Manson High School. He served in Civilian Public Service in California and Maryland.

He married Naomi Conrad in 1960 at Louisville, Ohio. They farmed east of Pomeroy for 50 years. In 1980 they moved to Manson, and he continued to farm until he retired in 1989. He enjoyed music, hunting, fishing, woodworking, traveling and time spent with his family.

He was baptized in his early years and was a lifetime member of Manson Mennonite Church, where he served on the building and stewardship committees and also in other capacities. He was a longtime member of Mennonite Economic Development Associates and traveled to a number of MEDA projects. He was also a member of Gideons. He had a lifelong passion for helping and supporting those in need.

Survivors include his wife, Naomi; a daughter, Karen Sue Seehusen and her husband, David, of Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; a sister, Florence Landis; a brother-in-law, Clifford Swartzendruber; two granddaughters and a great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Swartzendruber.

Funeral services were held at Manson Mennonite Church.