July 11, 1962 ~ September 8, 2014
Theodore "Ted" Ulmer, Jr, Lawton, was born July 11, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to Theodore and Minnie [Smith] Ulmer. He died peacefully at his home on September 8, 2014 at the age of 52.
Ted graduated high school in Tampa, FL. He enlisted in the United States Navy and was in the waters off of Lebanon on the USS Nimitz. After his discharge from the Navy, Ted worked as a manager in the fast food industry.
He was a volunteer firefighter at the Porter Hill Fire Department and a member of Cameron Baptist Church, where he sang and played guitar in the CR Group. Ted was also a previous member of the Masonic Lodge for a number of years.
He was diagnosed with cancer in October of 2012 and fought a courageous fight. Per his wishes, his body was donated to science. He is preceded in death by his grandparents.
Survivors include his mother, Minnie, of the home; father, Theodore of Toledo, OH; daughters, Minnie Danielle Ulmer and Amber Daisy Ulmer; sister, Mary Myers and husband Dean of San Antonio, TX; brother, Michael Ulmer and wife Jeanette of San Antonio, TX. He also has numerous extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ted's name to the Leah M. Fitch Cancer Center, 104 NW 31st St, Lawton, OK 73506.
Ted's online guestbook may be signed and condolences sent by visiting: www.whineryhuddleston.com.
Memorials:
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Leah M. Fitch Cancer Center.
Service:
10:00 am on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Cameron Baptist Church 2621 SW C Ave Lawton OK