John Ulrichs of Wabasha Observe Golden Wedding. Ceremony Commemorating Anniversary Performed at Church. Wabasha, Minn. – (Special to The Republican-Herald) – Mr. and Mrs. John Ulrich of this city celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home Saturday. Nuptial high mass was said for them at St. Felix Catholic church at 9 a. m. by the Rev. John Bartholome, commemorating their marriage which took place at the same church 50 years ago when the Rev. Trobec performed the ceremony. Among those present at the anniversary dinner served at the Ulrich home Saturday noon were Mr. and Mrs. John Ulrich, Milltown, Wis.; Mrs. J. J. Reusch and three children, St. Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Ulrich, Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Campion and four sons, Rochester, Minn., and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Schmidt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rieck and family and Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Moser of Wabasha. Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich are among the earliest residents of Wabasha. John Ulrich was born in Switzerland 73 years ago and immigrated to this country at the age of 18 years, coming directly to Wabasha which has since been his home. As Lena Kuehn, Mrs. Ulrich was born in Germany in 1863, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kuehn, who came to America and settled in Wabasha when she was a little more than two years of age. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich established their home at the west end of Wabasha where they farmed a small piece of land and in connection Mr. Ulrich operated a brickyard. For 30 years he manufactured brick supplying most of the brick used in Wabasha. On retiring 20 years ago the Ulrichs purchased their present home in Wabasha on Lawrence avenue, where they are enjoying good health. Of the nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich, seven are living, John, Leonard and Ludwig Ulrich, Mrs. J. J. Reusch, Mrs. Edward Campion, Mrs. H. B. Schmidt and Mrs. H. H. Rieck. (The Winona Republican-Herald, Tuesday, May 8, 1934, Page 2)
J. B. (John) Ulrich, 81, Wabasha Pioneer Brick Maker, Dies. Emigrated From Switzerland 61 Years Ago. Wabasha, Minn. – (Special) – Funeral services for J. B. Ulrich, 81, pioneer Wabasha businessman and resident here 61 years, will be held at St. Felix Catholic church at 9 a. m. Friday, the Rev. John N. Bartholome, pastor, officiating. Members of the St. Joseph society and Wabasha council, Knights of Columbus, will attend the funeral in a body. Mr. Ulrich was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus here. Burial will be in St. Felix cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jacob Wallerich, Frank Miller, Linn Pfeilsticker, Nick Marx, Marcus Satory and August Gosse of Wabasha. Died Following Stroke. Mr. Ulrich died at his home at 4:30 a. m. Wednesday from a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been bedridden since November 26, 1941, when he had a paralytic stroke. Surviving the three sons, John of Milltown, Wis., Leonard of Woonsocket, S. D., and Ludwig of Minneapolis; two daughters, Mrs. Harry Rieck of Wabasha and Mrs. Edward Campion of Rochester; two sisters, Mrs. Leona Appert of St. Cloud and Mrs. Xavier Moser of Wabasha, and 22 grandchildren.
Mrs. Ulrich died September 11, 1939. Mr. Ulrich was born at Sattel, Switzerland, April 20, 1861, and spent his youth there, migrating to the United States when he was 20 years old. He settled in Wabasha. His marriage to Miss Lena Kuehn of this city was solemnized at St. Felix church May 15, 1884. Founded Brickyard. Mr. Ulrich founded the Wabasha brickyard shortly after his arrival, and owned and operated it until 1912. The yard furnished brick for a number of Wabasha buildings, including St. Joseph’s orphanage, St. Felix church, St. Felix school and the city hall. The business was discontinued 30 years ago. The yard was located on the present Theodore Roemer property, and the Ulrich family remained there until 1914, Mr. Ulrich also operating a truck farm. At that time he retired and purchased the present home on Lawrence avenue. His son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rieck, and family resided with him. In addition to an active business career here, Mr. Ulrich took part in civic affairs, having been a Wabasha alderman for four years. (The Winona Republican-Herald, Thursday, April 23, 1942, Page 2)