Gladys M. Ulmer

Gladys M. Ulmer entered her Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 following a brief illness. She was born in East Petersburg, the youngest of five children, to C. Lloyd and Esther (Myers) Groff.

She graduated from East Hempfield High School in 1951. On September 28, 1952 she married C. Roger Ulmer and they were married for 71 Years in September 2023.

She started working for Old Guard Insurance Company, later becoming a licensed agent and worked for them for 37 years. After retiring from Old Guard, she worked for S. Clyde Weaver for 15 years.

As a member of Hempfield Church of the Brethren she served on various committees as well as serving as a Deacon and Financial Secretary. She chaperoned two Youth mission trips-one to Florida and one to the Choctaw Indian reservation in Oklahoma.

She was an active charter member of the Hempfield Woman’s Club where she volunteered on various committees. She was also a dedicated volunteer and enjoyed helping to plan many activities for Friendship Community.

Gladys always enjoyed sports and it was a great joy for her to attend the activities and sporting events of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren – always so proud of their successes.

Gladys and Roger enjoyed traveling and have many wonderful memories of trips they enjoyed with family and friends in the U.S. and abroad. Always a highlight of her years was the annual family vacation to Ocean City, NJ.

In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by four children, Cynthia K. wife of Richard Harnish; Susan F. wife of James Musser; Douglas R. husband of Kim Ulmer; Stevan J. husband of Jessica Ulmer. Also twelve grandchildren: Bryan husband of Julene Harnish, Christopher husband of Bethany Harnish, Brett husband of Megan Musser, Dustin Musser, Cody Musser, Kyle Ulmer, Anthony Ulmer, Kendra wife of Landon Musser, Zachary husband of Jessica Ulmer, Rachel wife of Shawn Bishop, Nicholas Ulmer, Matthew Ulmer. Also, five step grandchildren: Matthew husband of Angelie Harnish, Emily Harnish, Brooke Musser, Andrew Potter, Ava Potter, nine great grandchildren: Chase, Aubrey, Laiken and Kellen Harnish, Joel, Elliott and Willow Harnish, Brayson and Kylie Bishop, six step great grandchildren: Ethan and Connor Harnish, Cameron and Grace Musser, Mason Rafferty, Marley Martin.

Preceding her in death in addition to her parents, are a grandson, Robert Douglas Ulmer, a step grandson, Matthew Musser, three brother: Clarence, Paul, Robert Groff and a sister, Marian Sweigart.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Gladys' Celebration of Life Service at Hempfield Church of the Brethren, corner of Stevens Street and MetzlerRoad, East Petersburg, on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM. There will be no viewing. Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service. 

Private interment will be at East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery. If desired Memorial Contributions may be made in her honor to Friendship Community, 1149 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543.