SHINER: Ralph James Ullmann, age 74, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was born March 29, 1950, in Shiner to Lester Ullmann Sr and Charles Marie Dearson Ullmann.
He attended St. Ludmila Academy and graduated from St. Paul High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy for two years. On May 20, 1972, he married the love of his life, Darcy Guettner and they were married 47 years before she passed away. He was a supervisor in various departments at Kaspar Wire Works and retired after 47 years of service. He retired from the Shiner Volunteer Fire Department after 34 plus years of service. He enjoyed riding around Shiner with his fur baby, Duffy, going to the beach and meeting his brothers at Howard’s on Saturday mornings.
Survivors: sisters, Carol Onhaizer (Larry), Debbie Hall (John), Terry Ullmann, Phyllis Rivera and Melissa McInturf (John); brothers, Lester Ullmann Jr, Jonathan Ullmann, Lawrence Ullmann (Loretta) and Paul Ullman along with nieces & nephews and great-nieces & great-nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Darcy Ullmann; sisters-in-law, Mary Ullmann and Betty Sestak; brothers-in-law, Daniel Rivera, Joe Sestak and Morris Guettner.
Visitation 9:00 a.m. with a Memorial Service at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Shiner Lutheran Church with Pastor Chris Heinold officiating.
Memorial contributions may be given to Shiner Lutheran Church or Shiner Volunteer Fire Department.
Online guest book may be signed at www.thielecooper.com
Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home 361-293-5656.