Gladys "Dee" Ulberg Obituary (1927 - 2011)

Gladys “Dee” Ulberg, age 84, of Boyceville, WI died Monday, June 27, 2011 at American Lutheran Home in Menomonie. She was born March 4, 1927 in Wisconsin to Charles “Samuel” and Gladys (Whistler) Stuart. Dee was employed by The Paper Mill, Box Factory and was a clerk at the Dimestore, all in Eau Claire. She married Walter Ulberg on October 11, 1952. In the early stages of their marriage they owned and operated a tavern in Riplinger, WI. Most of her life was dedicated to being a homemaker and raising their children. Dee raised canaries and enjoyed feeding and taking care of her birds. She also had a fondness for fish and one of her favorites was watching “western movies”. Nothing compared though, to the time she spent with her family. Family was everything to her. Dee was a “self-motivated” person who was always busy. If there was time on her hands; it was utilized somehow. She is survived by one son, Rick of Amery; 3 granchildren, Heather Winkler, Christina Ulberg and Molli Ulberg; 3 sisters, Betty (Jerry) Wienke and Velma “Sis” (Orlin) Wienke and Pauline "Pode" Hoff; one brother, Mike (Johna) Stuart; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dee was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walt (July 2010); one son, Michael; one granddaughter, Ellie Michaelson; and five brothers, Herb, Tom, Fred, Jack and Earl, all Stuart; and one brother-in-law Arliss Hoff. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Grace Lutheran Church in Connorsville, WI with Pastor Paul Carlson officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place following the service at Grace Lutheran Cemetery. Olson Funeral Home of Menomonie is serving the family.