Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

William A. Ullery

Aug. 10, 1938 - April 1, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 4/4/2008
SOUTH BEND - William A. Ullery, 69, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Ullery was born on August 10, 1938, in South Bend, to the late Arthur W. and Lottie (Walzak) Ullery. He was a lifelong resident of South Bend.

 

On August 31, 1963, in South Bend, he married the former Theresa J. Golupski. Along with his wife, Theresa, of 44 years, survivors include one daughter, Diane Gavros of South Bend; one son, Arthur W. (Norma) Ullery of Reed Point, Montana; four grandchildren, Christopher M. Gavros, Tiffany M. Gavros, Jessica Ullery, and William A. Ullery; and one sister, Shirley (Wayne) Shafer of South Bend. One brother, Robert Ullery, preceded him in death. Mr. Ullery retired from South Bend Freight, where he worked as a mechanic. He was active with Bowler's Country Club, where he served as president and vice-president and was also a former board member. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed wildlife and nature. Mr. Ullery was a graduate of Riley High School and served his country with the United States Army.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 7, in Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend. Rev. Greg Crump will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 6 in the funeral home. The family would like to thank Dr. Ansari for his exceptional care and compassion. Contributions in memory of William A. Ullery may be donated to Michiana Hematology-Oncology, 707 Cedar Street, South Bend, IN 46617.