Richard Ullrey

Richard "Rick" Ullrey, 74, of Cascade, MI, died of heart failure and cancer treatments on Saturday April 18, 2026, in Grand Rapids, MI.

He was born on December 14, 1951, to John and Eloise Ullrey in Gobles, MI. Rick attended Western Michigan University and went on to work as a CPA.

On August 19, 1972, Rick married his wife Nancy née Gettys, and together they have 53 years of marriage. Rick was known for his Christian faith, creative ideas, engaging conversations, and ability to fix anything. He loved hosting friends and family at the cottage on the weekends, and geezer coffee Tuesday mornings.

Rick is survived by his wife Nancy, children Aaron Ullrey (Erin Anderson), Seth Ullrey (Samantha Roslund), and Grace O'Connor (Justin O'Connor); grandchildren Finn Roslund-Ullrey, Lee Roslund-Ullrey, and Andrew O'Connor; siblings Larry Ullrey, Susan Akey, Jack Ullrey (Marsha), and Jane Starr, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Especially missed by Dale Sonke and Drucilla Stiver, and Lee VandeBunte.

He was preceded in death by parents John and Eloise Ullrey, son John Ullrey, and brother David Ullrey.

Visitations will be Thursday, April 23 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at O'Brien Eggebeen Gerst Funeral home, 3980 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 24 at 10:30am, with visitation at 10:00am, at Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 with luncheon.

Robinson Cemetery in Gobles, MI.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Versiti Blood Center, 1036 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.