Obituaries

July 13, 1936 to September 15, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Bobby Glenn Ulbricht, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 15, with his wife, daughter Stacy and grandson beside him.

He was born July 13, 1936 in Evansville. On June 30, 1956, he married Barbara Dillender. She survives.

He is also survived by daughters Deborah Salah (Jay) and Stacy Ledford; by 12 grandchildren, Rustin Ledford, Shea (Charde) Ledford, Jobie (Toni) Ledford, Ebony (Troy) Schmidgall, Bo (Lainey) Ledford, Cali (Sabrina) Tanner, Shasta (Joshua) Thompson, Patience (Drake) Sinn, Promise (Nicolas) Wilson, True Ledford, Shiloh Ledford, and Trinity Ledford; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Martha Ulbricht; two brothers, Bill and Walter Ulbricht and one sister, Bonnie Hoeing.

Mr. Ulbricht owned and operated Querry-Ulbricht Funeral home for 36 years until his retirement in 2005. He retired to receive a lung transplant. He was very active in the Jacksonville Lung Transport Support group and spoke publically about being an organ donor. The family is grateful to one young man who gave Bob 14 additional years to live. Mr. Ulbricht spent his last few weeks at his daughter's house with his wife, daughters and grandchildren.

Mr. Ulbricht was a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast, riding at the early age of 17 until he was in his 80s (oxygen tank on board). He and his wife rode all over the country on their Harley. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was active with the United Way, and was a member of Lion's Club, Masonic Lodge, Giddeon International. He was a member of JAXHOG Chapter and North Judson HOG Chapter Clubhouse. He was one-in-a-million husband, father and funeral director.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept.18, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. A Masonic service will be at 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept 19, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

In his business Mr. Ulbricht saw the love pour in with each flower delivered; or in lieu of flowers a donation to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.