Harold Emil Ulmer

He was born and raised on the southside of Chicago (Garfield Park area). He moved with his parents to Glenview, IL just before entering his senior year of high school. Harold graduated from Niles West High School with the class of 1954. On May 10, 1958 he was united in marriage to Carol Genevieve Evans at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Chicago, IL.

For most of his career, Harold worked with finances. He worked his way from a teller to President of Niles Savings & Loan in Niles, IL.

In 1987, he moved his family to Ahwatukee, AZ. Harold was an active member of the Ahwatukee Rotary Club (founder and past-President), Lions Club, and member of Bethany Community Church, Tempe, AZ.

He and Carol moved to Sun Lakes, AZ in 1998. He became active in the community by joining many committees, some being the Architectural Committee, Election Committee, and working for the Sun Lakes Country Club Patrol (AKA Community Services). He helped wherever and whenever he was needed. In November of 1999, both he and Carol became active members of the Sun Lakes Community Church. Harold had a zealous heart for the church and served in many capacities.

Harold will be remembered most for his extraordinary capacity for helping others. Always quick to jump in and help his family, friends, and coworkers. He enjoyed supporting his friends anyway he could. His family cherished his gentle spirit, the everpresent twinkle in his eye and his loving guidance. He was an exceptional man, charming, warms, caring and always smiling. His love of family, people, and sports will never be forgotten.

Harold will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carol and three children: Deborah Rios of Sun Lakes, Denise Williamsen (Bill) of Mesa, and Douglas Ulmer (Jennifer) of Phoenix. He is also survived by an older sister, Louise Bultman, of Chicago, IL, two grandchildren: Bryana Williamsen (Bryen Skiles) and Jareth Ulmer, and two great granddaughters Kaylen Rose and Chloe Rae Skiles.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son David Michael Ulmer, son-in-law George Rios, and brother-in-law George Bultman.

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