"daughter of Joyce Witt Quick. I am sorry to hear about Aunt Selma's passing. Please accept my sympathy."
In loving memory of
Selma Ullerich
January 5, 1910 - August 6, 2010
Selma Mary, daughter of William and Mary Caroline (Holtz) Witt, was born January 5, 1910 in Lincoln Township, Audubon County, Iowa. Selma was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church near Audubon. She attended Gray school and then graduated from Gray High School in 1928. Selma completed her nursing education at St. Anthony School of Nursing in Carroll in 1931. On September 24, 1933, Selma was united in marriage with Linn Carl Ullerich at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lincoln Township, Audubon County, Iowa. She was an active member there in Ladies Aid, LWML and a part-time organist. They made their home on a farm south of Manning and were the parents of four children: Romanza, Philip, Dean and Marie. Selma was primarily a homemaker, raising their children and helping on the farm. She was a member of Women's Farm Bureau. Selma tended a large garden and canned fruits and vegetables. She took pride in baking pies and bread and entered them in the Audubon County Fair and Iowa State Fair. She also sewed and knitted for the family. When the younger children were in high school in the 1960's Selma started working at Manning General Hospital as a registered nurse. In the early 1970's her husband retired from farming and they moved into Manning in 1974. After her husband suffered a stroke in 1980 Selma was able to care for him at home as she had retired by this time. After her husband's death in 1982 Selma continued to live in their home until 2006 when she became a resident of Allen House, an assisted living facility, in Atlantic. When she was no longer able to live alone she moved to Atlantic Nursing and Rehab in April of 2008. Selma passed away on August 6, 2010 at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic at the age of 100 years, 7 months and 1 day. Selma is preceded in death by her parents William and Mary Witt; husband Linn ; daughter Romanza F. and her husband Harold Vroman; son Philip L. Ullerich; grandchildren Debora Vroman, Rodney Vroman and Kenneth Vroman; and brother Woodrow Witt and his wife Berniece. She is survived by two children: Dean Ullerich and wife Constance of Omaha, NE and Marie and husband Lyle Kucera of Marne; daughter-in-law Martha Ullerich of Omaha; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Music "BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR" "I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES" "FOR ALL THE SAINTS" CONGREGATION CAROLYN KERKHOFF, ORGANIST Casket Bearers MARK ULLERICH JEFFREY KUCERA BRAD ULLERICH GREG SEALOCK CASPER MAURER JAMES EDDY Honorary Casket Bearers TOM KUCERA NATALIE OLSON CARA SEALOCK AMBER MAURER LORA ULLERICH KATHERINE KUCERA Interment MANNING CEMETERY MANNING, IOWA
Tributes
"Dean, Connie and Family, You have been blessed to have your mom a long time. It is always hard to lose our mothers but we know that they are in God's hands. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will not be able to be with you as we have other commitments. Sincerely, Lowell and Doris"
"Dean and marie: Sorry to hear of your Mom's death. She certainly lived a long and good life. This has not been a good year for you, what with Phil's death too. Love, George and Jan"
"Marie and fsmily, We are never ready to lose our parents--keep all the memories close to your heart. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time."
"Selma - You will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for the lessons you taught me, thank you for the laughs, and yes, we did share some tears. Your wisdom and knowledge will long be appreciated. Thank you for being you. Lynne Steele"
"Selma-My family and I enjoyed helping and talking to you and your family when you still lived in Manning. You will be missed. The Langel Family"
"Grandma: We love you and will miss you. Thank you for sharing your faith and your talents with us. Cara"