Loretta Jean Ulmer
May 27, 1946 ~ April 16, 2023
Born in:
Bingham, IL
Resided in:
Greenville, IL
Loretta Jean Ulmer, 76, of Greenville, IL, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Loretta was born on May 27, 1946, in Bingham, IL, the daughter of Cecil and Marie (Miller) Merriman. She married John Ulmer on August 9, 1964, and they were married for 58 years.
She attended Ramsey High School before beginning work at the ASCS (Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service) in Vandalia, IL until becoming a full-time homemaker. Loretta also managed Brigette Ulmer’s Dance Depot with her daughter, Brigette, for many years. She loved her family and dedicated her life to caring for her kids and grandchildren. Loretta’s favorite holiday was Christmas; she maintained and added to her decorations year-round. She loved to help people and gave her time for anything from rides to the doctor to remodeling a house.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Ray Merriman, Helen Merriman, Dorothy White, Juanita Simmons, and Loy Merriman.
Loretta is survived by her husband, John Ulmer of Greenville IL; her children, Tracey (Misty) Ulmer of Vandalia IL, Brigette (Jack) Loynd of Chesterfield MO, and Angel Leidner of Greenville IL; her siblings, Ruth McCray of Hillsboro IL, Leland Merriman of The Villages, FL; her grandchildren, Levi (Megan) Ulmer of Pueblo CO, Dayin Godbersen of Jacksonville NC, Colten Leidner of Vandalia IL, Jeff (Lorraine) Leidner of Mulberry Grove IL, Courtney Ulmer of Mulberry Grove IL, Zane Ulmer of Vandalia IL, and Landon Ulmer of Vandalia IL; and her great-grandchildren Harlan Leidner and Aspen Ulmer.
The family has requested the services to be private.
Burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Greenville, IL.
Memorials may be mailed to Fayette County Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 84, Vandalia, IL 62471.
The family has entrusted Assalley-Young Funeral Home in Greenville with the ceremonies.
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John, Brigette, Trace, Angel & families, I am so sorry for your loss. I thought the world of Loretta & over the years have really missed the Dance Depot times! I made wonderful friends there, all of you & many others. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
John, Brigette, Trace, Angel and all of the family; I’m so very sorry for your great loss! Loretta was a legend in her time! My mom and girls and I enjoyed our times spent with her at The Dance Depot! All of our love and prayers to all of you! She will be missed!
Jill Thacker, Judy Zbinden, Kayla Dawkins and Krystal Mollett
I am so sad to hear this. I am so sorry for the family’s loss. She was a great person. I loved when we would run into each other and were able to visit.
Meet her and John many years ago. Blessed to meet good people like her and him. Always helpped others in need for sure. Loved her letting Dave and I know when Christmas things was going on sale I can say I think she loved Woburn Christmas display almost as much as we do thanks for the year you will be missed by many. May God bless John and the family
Prayers for all the family.