Charles Ulmer Obituary

Charles D. "Brud" Ulmer

Jun 27, 1939 - Feb 2, 2026

Huron

Charles David "Brud" Ulmer, 86, of Huron, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, February 2, 2026, at his home.

Born June 27, 1939, in Sandusky, the son of Walter Henry "Red" and Marie A. (Kraus) Ulmer Sr., he was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary's High School and later received an associate degree in Law Enforcement from the Lorain Community College and a bachelor of arts degree in 1976 from Heidelberg College in Tiffin. Charlie was a veteran, having served honorably in the U.S. Navy. He had worked for the Sandusky Police Department for nearly 25 years, retiring as a Lieutenant in 1988.

Charlie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 546, a life member of AMVETS Post 17, American Legion Post No. 83 and Fraternal Order of Police Lake Erie Lodge No. 17. Charlie also enjoyed his time as a baseball coach, where he touched countless lives.

He is survived by his wife, Kay (Sidoti) Ulmer; two sons, David J. (Sharon) Ulmer of Sandusky and Daniel W. (Robin Creswick) Ulmer of Medina; a daughter, Denise M. (Richard, Jr.) Bellamy of Sandusky; eight grandchildren, Kyle (Jackie), Kody (Tracey) Bellamy, Christopher, Courtney, Alex (Claire), Jacob, Colin, and Paxton Ulmer; his great-grandchildren, Zane Bellamy, Charles "Charlie" Bellamy, Annie Ulmer and Lawson Bellamy; a stepdaughter, Kelli (Gus) Contreras; his stepgrandchildren, Olivia Sidoti, Jordan (Clay) Leser and Rylee Allison; and two stepgreat-grandchildren, Ace and Axl Thompson; a half sister, Connie Porter of Sandusky; and his nieces and nephews.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife of 53 years, Ella D. "Doris" (Hibbard) Ulmer (2016); a brother, Walter H. "Walt" Ulmer Jr.; and his stepmother, Vera L. (Cook) Ulmer.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2026, at David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. A F.O.P. service will be conducted at 6:45 p.m. Prayers will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, February 10, 2026, at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Avenue, Sandusky. Fr Prashanth Kumar officiating. At his request, cremation will take place following services. Interment will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery Columbarium, Sandusky, with military honors to be conducted by American Legion Post No. 83 and V.F.W. Post No. 2529.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in his memory to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870 or "The Friends of No. 2083" (Officer Andrew "Andy" Dunn Memorial), P.O. Box 375, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Charlie's family at davidfkoch.com.