Leonard Raymond Ulrich

Leonard Raymond Ulrich, 86, of Metamora, IL, passed away at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 10:04 pm.

Leonard was born on August 18, 1937, in Shelbyville, IL, to Elmer and Lydia (Hostetler) Ulrich. He was united in marriage to Donna Lou Martin on November 27, 1958. She passed away on January 6, 2024. They had recently celebrated 65 years of marriage.

He is survived by two sons and two daughters, Roger (Joyce) Ulrich of Metamora, IL, Duane (Loretta) Ulrich of Benson, IL, Phyllis (Rick) Zoss of Canon City, CO, and Diane (David) Kennell of Sarasota, FL; sixteen grandchildren; and thirty great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, three brothers, three sisters, and one granddaughter, Alysha Ulrich.

Leonard was the owner of Ulrich Oil Company in Metamora. He enjoyed water skiing, boating, and spending time helping people in the community. After retirement, he and Donna enjoyed working together at Choice Books. Then, spending their winters in Florida.

He accepted Christ in his youth and was a lifetime member of the Linn Mennonite Church.

The family expresses appreciation to the kind staff at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Linn Mennonite Church, 1594 County Road 1700 N, Roanoke, IL with church ministers officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2024 and also one hour prior to services on Sunday morning, both at the church. Burial will be in Stewart Harmony Cemetery, County Road 1300 E, Metamora. Memorials may be given to Choice Books, 10100 Piper Lane, Briston, VA 20136. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

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