Emma E Ulrich Obituary (1933 - 2013)

Emma E. Ulrich, 79 years of age, of Lincoln, formerly of Beatrice passed away at her home Friday, February 22, 2013. She was born on July 23, 1933 at Beatrice to Renken and Hannah (Forden) Leners. Emma and Frank L. Ulrich were married on August 14, 1953 at the Zion Lutheran Church, R. Pickrell, NE. and they lived east of Beatrice until moving to Lincoln in 1964. She had been employed at the Cook Union Bank from 1985-1995, and then was a caregiver for Home Instead Senior Care from 1995-2009. Emma was a member of the Sheridan Lutheran Church in Lincoln and was a member of the Altar Guild; Lincoln Women's Connection- South; and a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary in Lincoln. Emma enjoyed garage sales, family activities, baking, canning, and talking with friends and family. Survivors include 4 daughters Geraldine A. Spady and husband Jeff of Raleigh, NC., Gloria J. Shelley of Lincoln, Patricia L. Peavey and husband Robert of Jacksonville, Fl., and Jane Bartzatt and husband Fred of Lincoln; one son, Frank J. Ulrich and wife Shelly of Lincoln; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; brother Harvey Fossler and wife Mildred of Filley; sister in law Mildred Fossler of Beatrice; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Renken and Hannah (Forden) Leners; husband Frank L Ulrich (2009); brother John Fossler; grandson Jeremy Funk; son in law Ron Shelley; and brother in law Ed Miller. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Sheridan Lutheran Church, 70th and Old Cheney in Lincoln. Interment will be at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, R. Pickrell following the reception. The body will lie in state Thursday from 10-9:00 P.M. at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice and at the church one hour preceding the service on Friday. A family prayer service will be held at 10:45 A.M. Friday at the church. A memorial has been established to the Zion Cemetery and the Sheridan Lutheran Church with the funeral home in charge. Sign Emma's online guest book and watch her video tribute when completed at www.ghchapel.com. These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.