Brother, I reckon it's time I added a few words to this book.  Like everyone else, it's hard to find the words to express my sorrow and loss on your passing. I'm still trying to get my head around it. On the bright side, your Dad,  Rebecca, and Jerry will have already met you at the gate to welcome you home.  Tina and your children allowed me to buy the Chevelle and I know it will remain in the family for many, many years to come.  It's more than a car to me. It is a reminder of a legendary Gear Head and the best Brother a man could ever have asked for.  Something tells me you are building another Root Beer Rocket in Paradise and when I look at clouds I will imagine endless fire burn outs......Until we meet again, I wish you fair winds and following seas.

It's always sad to lose a fellow classmate.  John will be remembered as one of my favorites.

It is difficult to put into words the feelings of camaraderie that results from shared hardship. Those feelings are deepened when you have leaders like John Ulmer whose confidence and optimism increased with the difficulty of the mission.

Thank you John for your confidence in me and the privilege of serving with you in the Naval Coastal Warfare community.  

God bless you Skipper.

Robert Hafer EM1(SS)

I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Ulmer last year.  He was a very intelligent, interesting, and charming man.  I wish I had the opportunity to have known him better.  I wish the best for his family.

I just found out about John's passing. I worked with him on Trojan refueling and decommissioning. He was an outstanding human being and taught me a lot.Please accept my condolences. I will miss him.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.


I worked with John also at Trojan and enjoyed his sense of humor, patience and dedication to his fellow co-workers. He was just a genuine person who treated you with respect. My deepest respect for John and condolences to his close friends and family. He certainly was the image of what a true American and human being should be. Rest in peace Mr. Ulmer and thank you for all that you gave us who knew you.

I just learned of Commander Ulmer's passing and I am sorry for your loss; he indeed was a good man, good officer, as well as a good Commanding Officer. I had the privilege of serving with him in Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare (MIUW) 110. He will be remembered by all the served with him.

I am saddened by John's passing and sorry to hear of his cancer. What a cruel death for such a fine man. I was one of his clerical secretary at Trojan and loved every moment of it. John often entertained us with a large nose, heavy eyebrows and mustache attachment. Just at the right time he would sneak up on me and half scare me. The first time I screamed (how funny). He delighted in making my life at Trojan less intense. I am thankful for knowing him and reading of his life. I say goodbye to my friend and will see you in Heaven I know. My condolences to his family. Know we all loved him.

We both worked with John at Trojan and will treasure those fond memories. John always had a warm smile and a happy nature toward all. Our condolences to the family.

Good Bye my friend. Thank you for keeping in touch after all these years since high school. I sure wished that I visited with you while I had the chance. Life gets in the way until it is too late. You will be missed dear friend.

I worked with John at Trojan.  He was always a true professional and good worker.  Fun to be around.  So sorry to hear of his passing.
My condolences to his family and friends.

We are sorry for your loss, Melissa and Todd.  What a full life your dad lived, Mel!  It is neat to read about his life and how he lived it to the fullest!

I worked with John a few years ago and enjoyed every minute of it.  He was a good man, a hard worker, and a loyal friend.  May we all have the same things said of us when our time comes.  Condolences to John's family.

I am so sorry to hear about your dads passing melissa. He sounds like he was an amazing person.

So sad to hear of your passing you will always be the strong active guy in my heart and mind. We worked together at Trojan and Hanford.  My condolences to the family keith benguiat

Sad to hear of John's passing....I have nothing but good memories of working with John.....always serious when he had to be, and always funny when he could be...I recall lots of late night discussions with John while on night shift together....rest in peace brother...

John was a good friend and a great person to work with. I worked with him at Trojan and visited with him here at Hanford. I was sad to hear of his passing. May God bring him peace.

John, I was shocked by the news of your passing.  You were always a good neighbor and a joy to be around - it was always fun to take a ride in your "muscle car"!  I lost track of you after Trojan shut down, but thought of you whenever I passed by your home on 6th Street.  I was impressed with your involvement with the Naval Reserve - you talked me into looking at getting back into the reserves - but they told me I was too old at 40!  God bless you and your family at this time!

I have great memories of John.  I worked with him at Trojan for 10 years before the plant was shutdown.  Rest in peace John!  You will surely be missed by family and friends.

I'm sad to hear this news. I remember John from our days at Trojan, and he was well respected.

John was a great guy.  Worked with him and had many talks with him at Trojan.  A great person and a true patriot.

John, Your parents raised wonderfully successful, caring and kind children that grew into outstanding adults. You will be greatly missed, but always admired and remembered. God will now have you together with the others.  May strength and blessings flow to your mother and others remaining on earth.  We all loved you, Debby Kelly

Skipper, It was a pleasure serving with you and will cherish the memories. God was in need of a sailor and you were called.

Rest easy shipmate for we have watch here.
Michael Nitto GM1 USN Ret.

I had the privilege of working with John both at Trojan, and serving with him in the first IBU boat detachment to ever deployed.  He was a man of honor, integrity, and courage willing to take on the good fight when he saw the cause.  Rest in peace Sir, We have the watch.

I had the privilege of working with John for a brief while. It was a difficult project, and I feel that one that could not have been done without him. He was the consumate problem solver, and I was hoping we would someday be working on another job together. How sad, and sudden this tragic news is. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends.

I worked with John at Trojan for many years.  He always had a great sense of humor, and a kind word for everyone.  Rarely did he not have a smile on his face.  He loved his work, and enjoyed life.  He will be missed.

Barb Pohl

Dear John, 
I sit here with tears in my eyes as I remember good times.  I probably spent as much time at your house as my own, growing up best friends with Melissa.  I admired your cars and your abilities to fix things around the house. I recognized and appreciated that you always treated me, and my tender personality, with just a little bit of gentleness.  I remember playing pictionary and going to the beach. I enjoyed your sense of humor even when your family was groaning.  What a fine man you were.  You will be missed.
Leanna (Brown) Schultz

I met and worked with John at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.  He was exactly as written.  I will miss his unexpected inspirational text messages.

You fought the battle my brave friend and now it's time to rest.
With much respect, I bid you a glorious meeting with our Heavenly Father.

I always enjoyed talking with John when we worked at the Trojan Nuclear Plant. I found him to be very smart, multi-talented, friendly and an amazing person. My sincere condolences to all who knew and loved him.

We are so sorry for your loss. He was a special person to me and I appreciated that he/we kept in contact through these many years since high school. It was a shock getting that phone call. I am sorry that we cannot attend. Please know that you will be in our thoughts.

So enjoyed John camping at Huntly park. Was so great to get to know him again. What a great person. So sorry we can't make it to his service  rest in peace, John.

Thirty-three years - confidant, colleague, business partner, and most of all – friend.  As a boy, I was told that, in your lifetime, the number of great men that you will know and count as friend can be numbered on one hand.  For me and many others, FJ - you are counted.
 
It has been said that the poignant melody of “Taps” was written to express what words cannot.  It was written for men like you, John.    A bugle, “Taps,” twenty-one guns, gleaming uniforms, and a flag indeed are a most fitting tribute for your goodbye.

There are many leaders and citizens to whom you are unknown and who are undeserving of your service, dedication, and sacrifice.   You radiated dignity, duty, honor, respect, and a heartfelt, selfless concern for others.  Your example encourages us to be likewise and to “finish strong.”  It has been a privilege and an honor to have known you.  Thank you for your service and your friendship, John.  Godspeed, my friend.  Godspeed.

The sharpest memory I have of John in our years at Trojan was the time when I give him an unsavory task dealing with problem people in a difficult situation, John said, "Boss you gave me a bunch of lemons, but I'm going to make lemonade out of them".  I was impressed and he delivered.  What a great attitude!  Over the later years I personally tried to use this attitude and impart that attitude upon later employees I had.  John seldom missed work and was someone I could rely upon.  He always had a positive and sunny attitude at work.  I miss him and learned from him.      Gary Bair

John, you tackled the Trojan issues with great vigor and integrity throughout troubled times.  I enjoyed working with you because of that integrity and your sense of humor.

Rest in peace my friend,
Bud Susee

Capt,  Still remember your line - "If it's going to happen, it will happen on my watch". And it did. 9/11 was something we, who were with you in Bahrain remember

Will miss you deeply my friend but will always remember the laughs and times we shared as children, school mates and adults.  You had a heart of gold and I thank you deeply for sharing that with my grand children and family.  You will be missed by all.

CAPT, I had a blast serving with you in the greatest Navy on earth.  Too bad we couldn't have served together longer!  Fair winds and following seas old comrade.  See you on the other side,  TSgt Jepsen (formerly known as GM1).

Goodbye my brother. Marrying your brother brought you into my life and we shared a lot of good times and a lot of sad times. Hug your brother for me and tell him I miss him. I will miss you both and the hilarious stories you used to tell when you were together. Love and Miss you Bro!

Skipper, thank you for all the fond memories in Bahrain 2001. IBU-13 salutes your honorable and faithful Naval service. May God rest your soul. Truly, you were the tip of the spear!

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Frederick John Ulmer II

Né(e) 31 DÉCEMBRE 1951

Pegg, Paxson & Springer Funeral Chapel

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