Verna L. Ulrick

Ulrick, Verna Lorraine of Phoenix, AZ (Formerly of Mound, MN) passed away peacefully in her sleep, on January 6, 2022 at the age of 88. Preceded in death by son-in-law Jay (Sherry) Aspinwall, daughter Sarah (Dan) McAninch and grandson Jordon McAninch.

Survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Donald, son Fr. Steve Ulrick Wayzata MN, daughter Sherry Ianoale (Sonny) Egg Harbor Twp NJ, daughter Sandy Hillyer (Mike) Lakeville MN, daughter Shelly Koheler (Tim) Waconia MN, daughter Sally Twelves (Steve) Wayzata, MN, and daughter Susan Macho (Mike) LeCenter, MN. 14 Grandchildren, Tricia (Rob) Aspinwall, Jamie Hayden, Katie (Chris) Baralus, Amanda and Abyy Hillyer, TJ (MacKenna) and Lisa Koehler, Scott (Katie) and Stephanie Twelves, Aaron (Brianna) and Tyler (Sami) McAninch, and MacKenze, Marisa, and Jayson Macho. 9 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Verna (nee Kullberg) grew up in Mound, MN and graduated in 1952. She met Don at the Surfside Rollerink and they were inseparable. They married in 1953 and raised their family of seven children in Mound. Verna was a faith-filled Catholic as well as an amazing mother, athlete, cook, cleaner, and go-getter. She worked at Axel & Bob’s Meats and the Mound schools. She was a JC president, active at St Johns and Our Lady of the Lake churches. She was often seen in bleachers at Mound athletic events, a big fan of the Gophers, Vikings and Twins. She enjoyed lake life, snowmobiling, and bowling. In 1990 Verna and Don retired to the desert life in AZ. They lit up the Desert Shadows Resort and RV Park with never ending friendships, helping others, activities, smiles, welcoming spirit, and unlimited coffee parties! Verna always had a donut and coffee for anyone who stopped by and truly lived out this bible verse: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 1 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 2385 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN, visitation one hour prior. Burial at Fort Snelling afterward. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.