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In Memory of

John A. "Big John"
Ulrich

1931 - 2015

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Obituary for John A. "Big John" Ulrich

John A., “Big John” Ulrich, of Reading, died on March 1, 2015, at Berks Heim, where he had resided since November 2014.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late G. Raymond and Martha (Adam) Ulrich.

John was a 1948 graduate of Reading High School.

He served his country with distinction in the U.S. Army as a member of the 388th Engineering Battalion during the Korean War.

He worked as a welder for ARCO Pipeline from 1950 -1972; was owner/operator of Big John’s Grocery/Restaurant and Catering Service from 1972 until his retirement in 2012. His popular restaurant was the last establishment which featured authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking in Reading.

He also served his community as a member of the Reading Fair Board, a City Councilor, and chairman of the Reading Water Authority.

John was a member of St. Mark’s United Church of Christ, Reading.

John had been involved in the Reading/Berks County community for over 40 years; owning and operating a successful business, and always offering a helping hand for those in need. He was an individual of tremendous energy and devotion, always putting others ahead of himself; never asking for anything in return as he generously supported causes close to home, such as his church, the Northwest Swimming Association, Crime Alert Berks County, and Camp Cadet. He also demonstrated his concern for those abroad in distress by raising nearly $5,000 to aid victims of the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

He was a lifetime member of the Rajah Shriners and a member of the Masonic Lodge #549.

John is survived by his sister, Mary E. (Ulrich) Campbell of Reading, and eleven nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Raymond H. Ulrich; nephew, Bruce A. Campbell; and niece, Ralene (Ulrich) Faller.

Services will be Monday, March 9, 2015, at 11 a.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading. Burial will be in Epler’s Church Cemetery, Leesport. Friends may call Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.

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