Walter H. Ulrich,

MADISON-Walter H. Ulrich, age 100, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on July 9, 1910, in Mukwonago, the son of Frederick and Wilhemina (Knoll) Ulrich. On June 15, 1940, he was united in marriage to Lillian Sorensen in Dubuque by the Rev. Walter Ulrich. Walt joined the U.S. Naval Reserves and served for four years. As a young man, Walt worked construction and drove truck for other companies, this led to Walt and Lillian owning their own trucking firm. After selling their business, he continued driving truck for L&L Foods and later, for Ellis Wholesale, retiring in 1988. Walt enjoyed fishing, making annual family trips to Canada for many years. He also enjoyed woodcarving, hunting and playing cards. Walt was a member of Capital Area Carvers of Wisconsin, and he also shot league archery. Walt loved going to his cabin, which he built over many years. He and Lillian spent 23 years wintering in Branson, going for three months at a time. Walt had a great willingness to help, at his church, in his neighborhood, and with friends and family. He was known for his great sense of humor and a great smile. Walt is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Lillian; sons, Jerry (Karen) of Poynette and Tom (Sally) of Madison; four grandchildren, Kim (Tom) Richards, Jeff (Mari Jo) Ulrich, Scot (Jolie) Ulrich, and Krista (Rafael) Borrego; four great-grandchildren, Nathan, Carter, and Brady Ulrich, and Jacob Richards; and numerous nieces and nephews that he thought of fondly. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Paul, Herman and Carl. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at noon on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, with the Rev. Mary Pharmer and the Rev. Gordon Sorensen presiding. Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Memorials may be made in Walts name to St. Marks Lutheran Church or HospiceCare Inc. The family would like to thank the HospiceCare staff in-home care team and inpatient unit for all their care and support of Walt. Cemetery: Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation: Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at noon on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, with the Rev. Mary Pharmer and the Rev. Gordon Sorensen presiding.