COLUMBUS
William Park Ulerich of Columbus, Indiana passed away Saturday November 14, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. William, better known as Bill was born April 23, 1951 to his parents, the late Lois N.(Hicks) and Harry Dwight Ulerich. Growing up on the family farm, he helped his father in the field quite often. Bill in his youth played little league baseball, and belonged to 4-H and Cub Scouts, and played highschool football. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1969. He loved to fish his whole life long and belonged to the Rolling Hills Bass Club. His indoor favorite sport was to play Euchre with his family. He was a member of the Milton Christian Church being baptized at the same time with his Father, Sister, and Cousin. Bill was a well rounded person, well liked by everyone, always “the life of the party” wherever he was and with whomever. Bill was a heating and air conditioning technician until retirement, lending a helping hand to all who called upon him for his expert workmanship.
Bill leaves behind his wife Julie (Schmidt) Ulerich of 38 years of marriage. Their son Craig (Ondrea) Ulerich and their daughter Stephanie (Josh) Roberts. Bill’s former wife Anne (Norvell) Kiehl and their daughter the late Elizabeth A. Ulerich who passed away February 20, 2020, and their son Scott (Lisa) Ulerich of Sioux Falls, S.D.. Bill loved his four children and loved playing with his eight grandchildren, Connor Ulerich and Casey Church of Sioux City, Iowa, Devalyn, Strader and Aleyah Ulerich of Sioux Falls, S.D., Isaiah Ulerich of Columbus, In, and Madison and Jenson Roberts of Franklin, In. Other survivors are his sister Barbara (Woody) Duffin of Milton, In and his brother Michael (Linda) Ulerich of Carmel, In, nieces and nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Due to the Covid pandemic, there will be private visitation of the family only at their convenience at Waskom Capitol Hill mortuary on Friday November 20, 2020. Following will be a Graveside service at the Zion’s Lutheran Cemetery in Pershing with Pastor Scott Moistner officiating.
