June 11, 1927 - April 24, 2015
Gertrude P. Ulrich, age 87, of Richfield. Longtime leader in civic and political activities. Gertrude served on the Richfield City Council and two terms on the Metropolitan Council. Preceded in death by husband, Jerome Ulrich, D.D.S.; daughter, Lora Ulrich; siblings Robert Willems, Paul Willems and Marion Koevenig, and her parents, Paul Willems and Margaret ( Voss ) Willems. Survived by children, Franz Ulrich and wife, Lisa Bormann; Fred Ulrich; Margaret Berrisford and husband, Paul; Lona Healam and husband, John, and Ted Ulrich; grandchildren, Mark Ulrich, Kathryn Berrisford, Chris Ulrich and Gwen Berrisford and sister, Lora Swanson.
Memorials may be given to League of Women Voters of Richfield, Richfield Rotary Foundation, Richfield Historical Society or Woodlake Nature Center.
Visitation
Thursday, April 30, 2015
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, May 1, 2015
2:30 PM
Visitation from 1:30 - 2:30 PM.
Church of the Assumption
305 E. 77th St.
Richfield, MN 55423
Gertrude was a wonderful next door neighbor and friend. Her devotion to family, love for literature and learning, and active engagement in civic and political affairs served as a model for us all. Gertrude’s life personified the Rotary Club motto, “Service Above Self.” We will miss her greatly and extend our deepest sympathies to her family.
Barb and John Devlin
I only met my Aunt Gertrude a few times, but she made a lasting impression. I found her to be kind and intelligent. As a child, she treated me with respect and interacted with me as a thinking being, which is not a given with most adults. We bonded over our love of art and “The Hobbit” and the “Lord of the Rings” books by JRR Tolkein. She was a special lady.