Ronald D. Uldrich

April 7, 1933 - June 11, 2015

Funeral services for Ron will be held on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 10:30 AM at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva with Pastor Eldon Nicholson officiating. Visitation will begin on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Military graveside services will take place in the Milligan North Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Ronald D. Uldrich of Milligan, NE passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Fairview Manor in Fairmont, NE. Ronald D. Uldrich was the son of Anton W. Uldrich and Mamie (Chudly) Uldrich and was born on the family farm, section 36 NW1/4 Glengary Township in Fillmore County, NE on April 7, 1933. Ronald attended rural school District #48 in Fillmore County for his first eight years of education; he then attended Milligan Public High School District #71 and graduated in 1950. Ronald farmed with his father until May 12, 1953 when he was inducted into the army. His basic training was at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. From there he was sent to Korea the remainder of his time in active service and remained in the military reserves for six years following his duties in Korea. After his years with the military Ronald returned home and started farming with his father. Ronald met Mary L. Engle in the summer of 1955 and they were married in the summer on June 2, 1957 at the First Congregational Church of Christ in Geneva, NE. Ronald was baptized and joined the church in 1956. Ronald and Mary made their home in section 14 NW ½ Glengary Township west of Milligan, NE. They still lived on the same farm for 58 years. Ronald and Mary just had their 58th Wedding Anniversary on June 2nd this year (2015). Together they had four children; Ronald Perry, David Rae, Janine Marie and Alex Dean. Ronald was a 60 years member of the American Legion HSSK Post 240 of Milligan, a member of DAU, he served on the Milligan school board for five years, and Ronald also served on the Fillmore County ASCS board. In 2010 Ronald helped his sons harvest their wheat crop. He was also honored on KOLN as the farmer of the week in 2006 Ronald’s hobbies included going to farm sales, listening to Polka Party, and dancing. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise (Engle) Uldrich; children, son, Ron and wife, Chris Uldrich of Milligan, NE; son, Dave Uldrich of Allen, NE; daughter, Janine Uldrich and husband, Rick Buchanan of Beatrice, NE; son, Alex and wife, Deb Uldrich of Milligan, NE; grandchildren, Michael (Nina) Uldrich of Lincoln, NE; Kayla (Trent) Morrow of Elgin, NE; Arich Uldrich of Arizona,; Clarisa (Brandan) Kattes of Milligan, NE; Michele (James) Kattes of Exeter, NE; Ethan (Amy) Kattes of Lincoln, NE; Alyssa (Dana) Schuett of Gretna, NE; Corey (Traci) Uldrich of Hartington, NE; Devin Uldrich, Parker Uldrich, Morgan Uldrich & Trevvor Olson of Milligan, NE; Zach Olson of Lincoln, NE; and Cierra & Paige Buchanan of Omaha, NE; great-grandchildren, Alexis Uldrich, Natalia Uldrich, Marcos Villeia, Alyssia Villeia, Gavin Harkins, Creighton Harkins, Jordyn Nesbitt, Carter Nesbitt, Katelyn Uldrich, Lauren Uldrich, Makenna Clarkson, Riley Kelly, Alayna Schuett, and soon a great-grandson; sister, Marlene & husband, Joe Aguilar of Denver, CO; George Engle of Geneva, NE; Ruth and Delbert Sorge of Geneva, NE; Eleanor and Arlan Becker of Exeter, NE; Joe Vnoucek of Friend, NE and many nieces, nephews and friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Mamie (Chudly) Uldrich, Phyllis Engle, Willis and Beth Engle, Harold and Helen Engle, Frank Engle, Anna Vnoucek, Kristen Engle, Lawrence Engle and in-laws, Constantine and Emma (Svehla) Engle.