David L. Ulrich, 78, of Sun City Center, Florida died peacefully on Friday, January, 11, 2019. He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida to Frederick and Thelma Ulrich, where he spent his childhood. During high school, his family moved from St. Petersburg, Florida to Kokomo, Indiana where he graduated from Kokomo High School and enjoyed playing on the Kokomo High School Football team. David graduated from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana with a Bachelor of Science degree in Science and Education and did additional graduate work in business at both Indiana University and Loyola University.
David started his career teaching Biology in the Indiana School System for 7 years. He then began working for General Motors Corporation as a Training Director and retired following a 37 year career. Upon his retirement he began a third career working in Public Safety for both Lucent Technologies and Interact Public Safety Systems.
David is survived by his wife, Cynthia of Sun City Center, Fla;. three children, Scott Ulrich (Monique) of Grafton, Oh., Kristin Gilland (Jim) of Bay Village, Oh., and Karen Koller (C.J.) of Vermilion, Oh.; eight grandchildren, Benjamin Plaza, Christopher Koller, Jarrod Koller, Kyler Ulrich, Teagan Ulrich, Xander Ulrich, Cassidy Gilland, and Lorelei Gilland; mother-in-law, Jo Ann Perkins of Sun City Center, Fla.; numerous nieces and nephews.
David was predeceased by his brother, Douglas Ulrich of Sun City Center, Fla. and Kokomo, Ind.; sister-in-law, Lori Moresco of Williamsville, N.Y.; and his nephew, Zachary Ziemann.
David was a gifted handyman, music lover, and enjoyed his beloved Florida beaches. He also avidly followed the Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Rays. He was a wonderful husband, adored father, and beloved Poppy and loved his family dearly. His quick wit, humor, and presence will be greatly missed by his entire family and many friends.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2019 at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, 2323 West Brandon Boulevard, Brandon, Fla. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
