Mr. Ullmer worked at Excel Electric as a sales application engineer and was the manager of the Power Transmission Department, specializing in automated equipment.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II assigned to the ship USS Pasadena, working with the radar. He was also a proud graduate of the University of Illinois, who enjoyed reading, history, walking around the scenic village of Riverside and outings with the grandchildren after he retired.
Mr. Ullmer was the husband of Adele Ullmer (nee Turek) for 64 years; the father of Joy (Mike) Norton and the late Rosemary Ullmer; and the grandfather of Tom (Kristine) Norton and Rob Norton.
In keeping with the family’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial gathering for family will be scheduled at a later date.
Arrangements were handled by the Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko, director.
