Kole Roy "Koko" Ulrich

Kole Roy Ulrich, or Koko to his family and friends, was born on September 23rd, 1991 in Claremore, OK, the son of Keith LeeRoy and Nancy Joe Ulrich. He was raised in a family along with one brother and three sisters, Sheena Lee, Sharla Joette, Shonda Raylean, and Kyle Dale. He attended school and graduated from Hulbert High School. He went on to work for the family business, AtoZ Tower, with his Dad. Kole loved the great outdoors, and everything in it. He was happy to go hunt deer or head out to go fishing. Camping with family and friends was something he never tired of, floating the Illinois, and sitting by the campfire was his ideal moment. He was mechanically inclined and could make anything run, from cars to go-karts, he could fix it. Kole may have been quiet, but never underestimate his ability to take on a room, smile from ear to ear, and make everyone forget their troubles. He loved a good gathering, didn’t matter if it was family or friends, from playing and wrestling with his nieces and nephews to a few fun games like volleyball and badminton. He loved the thrill of a carnival or theme park ride. Kole could make you smile! He loved giving gifts to his family and friends, hanging out with his Daddy, running around with his cousin, Randy Dewayne Fairchild. Oh the stories those two could tell! He enjoyed spending time with his lifelong friend, Kendall Broaddrick and was proud to become a godfather to Rylie. Kole was an old soul and enjoyed hanging with his pal, Jerry Stevens. The view from his own backyard suited Kole just fine, he enjoyed life, just the way he found it. For all the hopes and dreams, adventures and riverside adventures to come, Kole left this world behind on July 29th, 2022, in Tahlequah, OK. He was 30 years old. The world was a kinder, funnier place to live because Kole was in it.

Kole has gone on to join his grandfather, Jack Roy Ulrich, grandmother Paula Sue Manes, Uncle Delbert Manes, Aunt Penny Fairchild-Montgomery, Uncle Eddie Manes, and Cousin Jake Ulrich.

Those left to cherish Kole’s memory include his companion Keely Shelton of Muskogee, OK his mother and father, Keith and Nancy Ulrich of Tahlequah, OK, and his brother and sisters, Sheena Lee Roberts and husband John David of Hulbert, Sharla Joette Wyman and husband Justin of Tahlequah, OK, Shonda Raylean Mehaffey and companion Andrew Blankenship of Tahlequah, and Kyle Dale Ulrich and companion Sierra DeMoss of Tahlequah, OK. He leaves his grandmother Sharlett Marie Ulrich of Tulsa and his grandfather, Barneylee Delbert Manes of Hulbert, OK. He leaves his eight adored nieces and nephews, Clayton James Roberts, Keyan Michael Blankenship, Kyzer Cole Wyman, Keetyn Ulrich Wyman, Catalena Lee Roberts, David Fred Mehaffey III, Kya Jolean Wyman, Kayzen Keith Wyman, as well as his aunts and uncles, Kevin Ulrich of Tulsa, Lisa House of Sapulpa, Kelly Ulrich and companion Stacy Crabtree of Tulsa, Korey Ulrich of Broken Arrow, Jacklyn Ulrich of Tulsa, Jill Ulrich of Moore, OK, and Jenna Ulrich of Tulsa, OK. as well as many cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services for Kole Roy Ulrich will be conducted on Friday, August 5th, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel with Elder Derek Bouchard officiating. His family will receive guests on Thursday, August 4th, 2022 beginning at 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel. He will be laid to rest at his family home. The burial will be a private family ceremony. Pallbearers for Kole include Kyle Ulrich, Randy Fairchild, Kelly Ulrich, Korey Ulrich, Kevin Ulrich, John Roberts, Justin Wyman, and Jerry Stevens. His honorary pallbearers include Clayton Roberts, Kyzer Wyman, Keetyn Wyman, Keyan Blankenship, and Andrew Blankenship. Online condolences for his family may be left at www.reedculver.com.