Joan M. Ulrich, 85 years old of LaPorte, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 13, 2010 in Golden Living Center Fountainview.
Joan was born in Reading, England, on March 14, 1924, daughter of William and Clara (Russell) Berry. Joan grew up in Reading and also lived in Fleet. She attended school in Reading and graduated from The Kendrick School for Girls.
Joan began her working career with Lloyds Bank just before World War II.
Joan married Arthur Ulrich in Reading on September 27, 1944 and soon after came to America along with many other 'War Brides' of the time.
Joan was a homemaker and mother until 1963 when she took a job in the Bookkeeping Department of the LaPorte Bank & Trust. Joan advanced in her career from the Bookkeeping Department to Loan Officer, member of the Board of Trustees and ended her career as Chairman of the Board of the LaPorte Savings Bank, retiring in 2009.
Surviving are son; Peter Ulrich, daughter; Pam (Moss) Ulrich, brother; Peter Berry, grandson; Jeffrey Ulrich, grandaughter; Jillian Baldazo, great grandsons; Masen Ulrich, Keaton Ulrich & Dylan Lopez, great grandaughters; Jenna Lopez and Kylie Baldazo.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Arthur Ulrich.
There will be a time of visitation on Sunday, January 24, 2010 from 2-6 P.M. at Cutler Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place and a service and internment will take place at a later date in Reading Cemetery's Garden of Remembrance, Reading, England.
Contributions may be made to the donor's choice.