Ilo Ullrich

Ilo Dean (Deanie) Ullrich of Carmine, Texas passed away June 8, 2020 at the age of 81. Deanie was born to Elo Adam and Agnes (Peters) Ullrich on August 31, 1938 in Carmine, Texas. He was baptized and confirmed at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine, Texas. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Joyce Fischer on June 28, 1959.

Deanie worked at many jobs throughout his years. He worked in the banking industry, he ran an egg route delivering eggs to Houston, he worked for the county, in the oilfield and in sales. He did most of these jobs while running his own business, The County Trailer Park.

Deanie was an active member of the Martin Luther Lutheran Church where he served as the Sunday School Director, MLL Church Council member as well as a Care Committee and Stewardship committee member. He also served in the Lion’s Club, the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department, the Masonic Lodge and the Cedar Creek Schuetzen Verein. Deanie was a member of the Army National Guard and was proud to serve his country.

Deanie loved spending time with family and friends and never met a stranger. He enjoyed meeting new people and visiting with old friends. He enjoyed fishing, volunteering in the community, traveling with Joyce to different places and telling jokes to the grandkids. He was kind-hearted and always willing to help others.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost 61 years. He is survived by his sister-in-law Pauline Fischer (Peetsie), son and daughter-in-law Rocky and Stacy Ullrich of Brenham, his daughter and son-in-laws Ronda and Mark Kunkel of Burton and Robin and Brady Conger of New Braunfels. His grandchildren, Sierra and Alan Richard, Spencer and Courtney Kunkel, Paden Ullrich, Reanna Ullrich and David Arvidson and Tye and Mindy Conger. Great grandchildren are Presley and Brinley Richard and Chayse Kunkel.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine with Pastor David Tinker officiating. Burial will follow in Carmine Cemetery.

A visitation will be held at 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

After the funeral service at the church there will be fellowship and a celebration of life at the Carmine Hall.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, TX 77833.