Jerry Julius Ulmer

Jerry Julius Ulmer, a resident of Montevallo, Alabama, passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on May 24, 1945, in Laurel, Mississippi, Jerry was a hard-working, colorful, friendly, unique, and humorous individual who touched the lives of many.

Jerry was a graduate of Murphy High School. It was at a drive-thru movie theater in Mobile, Alabama, where he met his future bride, Jean. Their marriage spanned 59 years, creating a loving family that includes their son, Stephen Ulmer (Angie), and daughter, Elizabeth Biel (Brett). Jerry was a beloved Papa to Jackson Stuart Ulmer, Grace Ann Biel, Luke Biel, and Erin Sloan (Tyler), and a great-grandfather to Jack, Janie, and Jace Sloan.

His career included traveling sales for Ashcraft Cookware, and he retired from New South Federal Savings & Loan. Known affectionately as "Humpy," Jerry was loved by all and was renowned for his ability to sell anything, even an air conditioner to an Eskimo. His generosity was unmatched, and he was always wheelin' and dealin'.

Jerry's personal interests were as varied as his personality. He enjoyed playing poker at the hunting club, fishing, playing pool, and was an avid Alabama football fan. His love for fried chicken and gumbo was well-known among his family and friends.

He is also survived by his brother, Wendell Ulmer (Laverne); brother-in-law, John Cade; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Baker; and many nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Austina Brownlee and Julius Haskell Ulmer; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Stuart and Irene Baker; his sister, Janice Cade; sisters-in-law, Katheryn Snyder (Rusty) and Mary Wilson (Bob); brother-in-law, Stuart Baker, Jr.; and nephews, Robert "Bobby" E. Wilson, Jr. and Maxwell Baker.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Rockco Funeral Home in Montevallo, Alabama, on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A Graveside Service will take place at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville, Alabama, on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm.

Jerry's legacy is one of love, laughter, and generosity. As he often said, "Don't worry about the mule going blind, just load the wagon." Jerry Ulmer's memory will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved him.