George E. Ulrich

February 19, 1931 - August 16, 2018

KNOX-George E. Ulrich passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, in his home following an illness. He was 87 years old at the time of his death. George was born February 19, 1931, in Washburn, IL, to Harry A. and Lucille (Lamar) Ulrich, both whom precede his death. He lived in the area for 60 years, coming from Illinois and was the owner of Ulrich Used Car Sales in Grovertown. George also had attended the Highway Chapel Church of God in Hamlet and was previously a member of the Knox Moose Lodge. In June of 1948, he married Dorothy M. Elder, with whom he had four children that all survive, Sharon (Daniel) Keller, Donna (Larry) Lemert, Patsy Ulrich, and Doretta (Nick) Colombo. In 1968 he married Ailene Bobcek, who preceded him in death in June 2000. That gave George five step-children, three that survive, Marlene, Martin, and Larry Bobcek, and two that precede his death, George and Neal Mosley. After Ailene's death in 2000, George remarried Dorothy until she preceded his death in 2013. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, Ariadne, George D., George E., Walter, Sheila, Keith, Phillip, Erica, Paul, Eric, Kristina, Haven and Christopher; 25 great-grandchildren, Knatachia, Paisley, Penelope, Pandora, Sophia, Mason, Talula, Xyza, Enid, Brennan, Casondra, Jack, Roman, Jonathon, Derrick, Christopher, Phoenix, Kendyll, Paul T., Gabrielle, Landon, Hailey, Journey, Trinity, and Febee; seven great-great-grandchildren, Saylabrille, Audrey, Frank, Azazel, Leah, Eric, and Gunner; and one brother, James of Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his parents, two wives, three brothers, Harry, Robert, and John; one grandson, Terry L.; one great-granddaughter, Shayla; and two step-sons and one son-in-law, Larry Lemert. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 22nd at 1:00 p.m. CDT at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday one hour prior to the funeral.