Gary Ulfers
May 26, 1951 ~ March 12, 2016
Gary 'Ol' Hippie' Ulfers, 64, of Cedar Rapids, died on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Gary generously donated his body to the University of Iowa Department of Anatomy.
Survivors include his soulmate, Denise Ulfers of Cedar Rapids; children, Zachary (Jessica Heising) Ulfers of Davenport and Alicia Ulfers of Cedar Rapids; brothers, Alan (Mary Rathburn) Ulfers of Birmingham, Alabama and Dallas (Pam) Ulfers of Norwalk, Iowa; grandchildren, Brecken and Ambrose; nephews, Brandon Burgett and Brenton Ulfers; and nieces, Ryan Ulfers and Casey Werth.
Gary was born on May 26, 1951, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Bobby and Gaynell (Zimmerman) Ulfers. Gary was a union sheetmetal worker with Local #263 AFL-CIO. He was a proud hippie and loved animals.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Pamela Ulfers.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
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RIP Gary! It was my pleasure to know you! You were a bright light in an often dim world. You brought happiness and laughter to the clinic every time you were there. You will truly be missed!
Gary will be missed by many, he was a gentle soul ,a great friend ,loyal and loving. I know that our family was better for knowing him these many years. Love and final peace to you Gary, I hope your family finds some solace in the memories you leave. The Murdock Family
Gary brought much happiness and joy to all who knew him. There was never a moment that a smile wouldn’t break when you ran into him. He sure knew how to appreciate every day. Rest in peace.You will always be remembered.
Gary and I were employees at Quaker Oats back in the 70’s. We were the original Quaker Hippies. He was a hard worker as we worked together delivering freight through out the plant. Recently we reconnected but way too briefly. He inspired me to keep a positive happy outlook on life.
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Sorry to hear of his passing. Gary and I go back to high school. We dated briefly lots of pizza a Flamingo. He was a good man and will be missed.
Denise and family you have my deepest sympathy Gary had a heart of gold great humor he will truly be missed sending my love and hugs Deniise Ellickson Palumbo
My deepest sympathy to the family. Gary were friends for a long time. Rest in peace now my Brother.
Michael Kellison
Gary and I went to school from Wilson through Jefferson, I have seen him at quite a few of the reunions. We always made time to sit and talk with eah other for awhile at those. In fact on our 30th Reunion in ’99 we were talking and discovered that we both had a son who graduated that weekend from Washington. Sincere Sympathies go out to the entire family. and Zach my son is Lucas Wear. Hope you are getting on OK with this loss.
Gary was such a great guy and will be truly missed. I feel lucky that I had a chance to know him.
Denise and family. I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Gary. I remember you two and my mom and dad always hanging out. Gary was such a neat guy. Dad has lots of stories about Gary. They crack me up. May he RIP. Thinking of you and your family.
Heather Losch (Lowe)
I met Gary through my wonderful neighbors Dallas and Pam Ulcers and their two girls, Ryan and Casey. Please know that my heart goes out to all of you. May each day bring you more peace. Love you guys.
no i did not know him but i am sorry for his loss i feel for his family and friends from carolyn mittman
Gary was very proud of his garden, watching it grow without any weeds. He loved his dog. We will remember him as a great person. May he rest in peace.
Jim and Carol Steinbrech
Sorry for your loss Gary was a good friend ,husband, father ,and grandpa and he would always talk about his family to his friends. I remember when he would come over to my parents house and we would always say time to get the scissors out and he would try and hide his hair and say NO and we would all laugh about it. He loved his dog and his hippie van and everytime my daughter would see it she would always say there goes ponytail. He went to see his uncle Jay and left the shoplifter along
A true and proud lu 263 Sheetmetal working brother!! You will be missed by us all. As your friend, co worker, your instructor, you always stayed positive, upbeat and had the best sense of humor. Man oh man we sure had a lot of fun times, rip my friend!!
Sorry to hear of Gary’s passing, my deepest condolences. Gary was always fun loving and hard working.
Zach and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to all of you. May The Lord give you all the strength you need to get thru this. I’m here if you need me! May it give you peace to know he is no longer in pain and is resting comfortably with our Lord! Rest in Heaven Gary!! Love you Zach and family
To the family and friends of Gary Ulfers,
My prayers and care join yours during this time. Gary lived on my grandparent’s farm with his watchful dog. His caring presence to my mother and my aunt are cherished memories.. We, as family, also remember in celebrating my mother’s 75th Birthday celebration via a trolley and an extra-long sub that stretched over the porch of the historic farm home were truly awed and appreciative of Gary’s gracious welcome with a meticulous lawn that captured the sun’s light throughout the day. In gratitude and care, Sr. Maurita Soukup, RSM