Herbert Ulrich
October 4, 1928 — October 20, 2017
A funeral service for Herbert Ulrich will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church, Albert Lea. The Reverend Dwight Netzer will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4 - 7 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.
Herbert passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. He was 89 years old.
Herbert Ulrich was born on October 4, 1928 to Emil and Lena (Dobberstein) Ulrich in Lewiston, MN. He grew up in various southern Minnesota communities. After his schooling, he began working on the family farm, and picked up jobs helping other farmers in the area. Herbert was drafted in the United States Army and served his country honorably from 1951 - 1953.
On June 20, 1954 Herbert was united in marriage to Marjorie (Duschek) in Claremont, MN. The couple would raise their family in Albert Lea, and lived in the community ever since. Herbert was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Albert Lea. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Eagles Club. Herb worked at Queen Stoves for over 35 years, and was always a farmer at heart.
Herbert had a passion for horses. He rode horses when he was younger, and later would drive many different teams of horses, and go on many wagon trains with his horse and buggy. Camp Courage Wagon train was a family favorite, which they participated for over 20 years. Herbert also liked playing cards, drinking coffee and making homemade wine from their own grapes. Herb loved to go camping in his RV and spend the winters in Arizona. Old time music was his favorite and he enjoyed dancing the waltz and the fox trot. Herb never left home without a toothpick in his pocket!
Herbert is survived by his wife, Marjorie Ulrich; children, Susan (Mike)Draayer, Julie and her son, Jarrod of Arizona; David (Kathy) Ulrich and their children, Matt, Jacob, Tyler, Joe, and Cole; siblings, Ella Hanson, Mary Lou Bettin, Anna Miller, and Fred Ulrich; as well as many other loving relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by both parents, Emil and Lena; his youngest sister; and nine brothers.
He will be terribly missed; blessed be his memory. We love you.