Obituaries
Irene Braune Ulmer, 85
August 28, 2025
Irene Braune Ulmer of Lancaster, PA on the 28th of August 2025, peacefully went to meet her Lord and Savior. She shared her life with dear family, friends, and numerous children both young and old. She was born to Erna and Albert Braune in Reichenbach, Germany on the 4th of July 1940 and lived a full and wonderful life.
Irene (aka: Oma) will be most fondly remembered as a devoted wife and home maker to Jay Ulmer and a loving mother to son Jerry Ulmer husband to Joyce Ulmer, daughter Suzanne Wenger, wife to Barry Wenger, and son Edgar Ulmer.
She was proceeded in death by her sisters Veronika Egan, Bridgette Catellier, brother Klaus and is survived by her brother Otto and wife Helga Braune of Germany along with 6 wonderful Grandchildren, and 7 Great Grandchildren.
Irene was a member of the YWCA of Lancaster, where she was President of the Universal Friends. She was a proud member of the Lancaster Liederkranz for many years and a past officer of their Auxiliary along with participating in the Liederkranz Chorus for 30+ years and served as a past officer of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also extremely proud to be the Girl Scout Leader of Troop #662 for five years guiding, listening, and teaching up to 30 young girls. Her professional jobs included some time working at Acorn Press and Intelligencer Printing Company of Lancaster, PA.
Oma enjoyed cooking for family and friends, crocheting for everyone, custom embroidery, gardening, flower beds, hiking, and singing, especially in her native language of German.
Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Irene’s (Oma’s) Memorial Service and Celebration of Life at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 750 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2 PM. Friends will be received from 1-2 PM prior to the service.
The family requests that you omit flowers but if you choose to honor Irene (Oma), please send contributions to the Youth Program of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in her honor.
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Condolences to the Family
September 13, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Irene was a very nice generous lady and we are glad that we knew her and Jay and Sue, Jere & Eddie. We will miss seeing she &Jay at church on Sunday mornings, they always sat in the pew in front of us.
Janet & David Musser
September 12, 2025
Mama Irene, you were my mom when I needed another one, your family was mine when I didn’t have one, your Love is still felt in my life. The memories I have of YOU and your family I hold close in my heart. I may have made you burn your jelly a time or two? You chased Edgar and I around until you wanted to pull your hair out! I hope you are looking down at us now, with a German smirk, and are proud of the influence you made on all the ones you touched with your LOVE❤️ Cori Baluskie Mellinger
September 10, 2025
I love you very much oma i will miss you. Mason
September 09, 2025
I miss you very much, you had such a sweet soul and always kept a smile on your face. You are in a better place now, you can finally eat and enjoy yourself! All the times you called and said happy birthday to the times you went out of your way to bring gifts and sweets or even just the little things. I appreciate it. You will be remembered Oma. I love you. kyliianne
September 04, 2025
Thank you all for the wonderful outreach and support. Our family is asking that visitors wear a piece of blue or a bright color in place of black. Due to Blue being Oma’s favorite color. Edgar Ulmer
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- Saturday, September 13, 2025
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
- 750 Greenfield Road
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
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- Saturday, September 13, 2025
- 2:00 PM
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- 750 Greenfield Road
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
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