Henry "Hank" Ullrich
December 23, 2014
Henry “Hank” Ullrich, 61, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 26, 2014 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Hank was born July 10, 1953 in Des Moines to George and Gloria Ullrich. He worked for the US Postal Service for over 35 years. Hank was an avid dog lover. He enjoyed training and showing his dogs.
He is survived by his sister, Vickie (Mike) Ballard; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Hank was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Bill Wooldridge; and his brother, Gary Ullrich.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Pam Giles
12/28/2014
All of the condolences posted here are a testament to what a good man Hank was. I also knew Hank for many years through DMOTC. He was always kind and gentle with both people and dogs. I never heard a cross word from him. Everyone who knew him was lucky to know such a genuinely kind person. I'm so sorry I didn't get to see him one last time, and I was out of town during his funeral. Our world is a little sadder place without him here.
Rick D Fitch
12/26/2014
I will miss talking to you as we tried to fix the worlds problems in an 8hr shift. May the Midnight Special Shine its Ever Loving Light on You.
RIP My Friend
Cindy and Ken Joyce
12/26/2014
Hank was such a kind and genuinely nice person. We are going to miss him at the DMOTC.
Roberta Rude
12/25/2014
I've known Hank for over 12 years. He was truly one of gentlest, kindest people I know. He touched me and all of my dogs in a special way, so placing my puppy, Liam, with him was a joy for us both. I pledge to continue Liam's training and show career, and to make you proud of his achievements, Hank. We will miss you. The world has lost a gentle soul.
Patty and Bill Glenn
12/25/2014
We both worked with Hank and have known him for many years. Discussed movies and dogs, which he truly enjoyed. We both will miss him very much, our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Marlin Browne
12/25/2014
I worked with Hank for many years at the DM Post Office. May your precious memories sustain you at this time. Thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort.
Barbara Teigen
12/25/2014
I am sorry I only got to know Hank for a couple of years at the dog training club. He was a good-hearted man and I will miss seeing him and his dog, Liam.
Gaye Scharingson
12/25/2014
I also met and knew Hank through DMOTC. He was a quiet man who loved being with his dogs and helping with classes. We will miss him...
Sally Martin
12/24/2014
I knew Hank from DMOTC. He always had a smile on his face and so willing to help. I will miss seeing him at club.
Eileen Thompson
12/24/2014
I knew Hank for several years through the DMOTC. He was exceptional, he always had a kind word and smile for everyone. I will miss him. With deepest sympathy. Eileen Thompson
Theresa Finken
12/24/2014
Hank was an assistant at one of the very first dog obedience classes I attended at the club. Will sure miss his smiling face at DMOTC.
Lori Martindale
12/24/2014
So quite and yet so strong. Hank was a wonderful, helpful man and terrific with the dogs. We will certainly miss him at DMOTC.
Lorelle Jones
12/24/2014
Hank was a wonderful and special man - so gentle, and always quick with a smile and a friendly hello. I will miss seeing him at DMOTC.
April Melroy
12/24/2014
Hank you were the highlight of many of my days. I have missed you over the past couple of weeks and the day I located you it was to late. I will miss our conversations about dogs, family and movies. My only hope is you know how much I love you. Its hard to believe that I got my final hug over a month ago...if I would have known it was the last time I would have held you longer. You will always hold a special place in my heart. I love you!
Judy Kinney
12/24/2014
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Hank for many years in our shared love of dogs. Hank was the most dependable and kindness person working with clients and their dogs; we at the DMOTC will miss him sorely. With the greatest sympathy. Judy Kinney