June
11,
1929
11,
1929
October
11,
2023
11,
2023
Gerald (Jerry) W. Ulrich, 94, of Millbrook was born into Eternal Life on October 11, 2023. Born in Aurora on June 11, 1929 as the son of Wilbur and Lillian (Anderson) Ulrich. After graduating from Marmion Military Academy in 1947 he served in the Navy from 1948 - 1954. His most significant duty assignment was aboard the U.S.S. Fulton. He then worked at and retired from N I Gas Company (aka NICOR). Jerry married Rita Quirin of Wheaton on February 4, 1956. Even though the father of 4 girls, he spent most vacations on northern lakes attempting to pass along his love of fishing. This passion continues through his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jerry was preceded in death by Rita, his wife of 62 years. He is survived by four daughters, Sandra (Steve) Conner, Mary (Michael) Peters, Cyndy (Scott) Hauser, Therese (Dan) Campbell; ten grandchildren; Tara (Matt) Tattersall, Raechel Peters, Simon (Marla) Peters, Abby Peters (Kevin Pickert), Andrea Conner, Lauren (Adam) Gura, AJ (Jen) Hauser, Zach Hauser, Vaughn (Amanda) Hauser, Jared Campbell; seventeen great-grandchildren; Maddie, Luke & Genna Tattersall, Raquel, Ella & Behr Peters, Addison, Michaela & Chase Peters, Gabby Conner, Lucy, Harper & Fox Gura, Kaden, Liam, Finn & CJ Hauser. Also surviving are his sister, Joan Twomey of MN and sister-in-law, Louise McAleese of Montgomery. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. with recitation of the Rosary at 4:30 p.m., on
Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023 at St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk with Father Kevin Butler officiating. Burial will be held privately at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be directed to Divine Hospice, 234 Garden St., Yorkville, IL 60560 or St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 130 E LaSalle St., Somonauk, IL 60552. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Homes
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
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Jerry was preceded in death by Rita, his wife of 62 years. He is survived by four daughters, Sandra (Steve) Conner, Mary (Michael) Peters, Cyndy (Scott) Hauser, Therese (Dan) Campbell; ten grandchildren; Tara (Matt) Tattersall, Raechel Peters, Simon (Marla) Peters, Abby Peters (Kevin Pickert), Andrea Conner, Lauren (Adam) Gura, AJ (Jen) Hauser, Zach Hauser, Vaughn (Amanda) Hauser, Jared Campbell; seventeen great-grandchildren; Maddie, Luke & Genna Tattersall, Raquel, Ella & Behr Peters, Addison, Michaela & Chase Peters, Gabby Conner, Lucy, Harper & Fox Gura, Kaden, Liam, Finn & CJ Hauser. Also surviving are his sister, Joan Twomey of MN and sister-in-law, Louise McAleese of Montgomery. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. with recitation of the Rosary at 4:30 p.m., on
Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023 at St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk with Father Kevin Butler officiating. Burial will be held privately at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be directed to Divine Hospice, 234 Garden St., Yorkville, IL 60560 or St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 130 E LaSalle St., Somonauk, IL 60552. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Homes
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363
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