Obituary: Donald Joseph Ulmer

(Dyer-Lake Funeral Home)

Donald Joseph Ulmer, Jr., 83, of Stoneybrook Lane, Attleboro, died unexpectedly at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro on Saturday, May 4, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy M. (Sexton) Ulmer to whom he was married on Oct. 12, 1957. 

Born in Attleboro on June 3, 1929, he was a son of the late Donald J. Ulmer, Sr. and Hope (Irving) Ulmer. Raised and educated in Norton, Mr. Ulmer was a graduate of Norton High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston University with a degree in business administration and also attended Coyne’s Electrical School in Boston 

He was the founder, owner and operator of the former D. J. Ulmer Electrical Contractor for many years until his retirement. 

He was a resident of the City of Attleboro for 15 years having moved to the community from his native Norton. 

Mr. Ulmer was a member of the “Rebecca Lodge” of the Odd Fellows in North Attleboro and treasured the times spent touring in his recreational vehicle and boating. 

He was a fan of the Boston Bruins and was enthusiastic in anything electrical. 

Mr. Ulmer was a member of Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, Attleboro. 

In addition to his wife, he leaves: a daughter: Lorna L. Ulmer and her significant other, Sheila Earle, of Plainville. 

He was the brother of the late Robert Ulmer. 

A private graveside funeral service was held  at North Purchase Cemetery, North Main Street – Route 152, Attleboro. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dyer-Lake Charitable Foundation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) 3 organization, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro, MA 02760 to benefit the American Diabetes Foundation. 

To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an online register book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.