Harris Dean Ulmer, age 93, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on May 8, 2021 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte. He was born in Grafton, Nebraska to Herman "Harry" Henry Ulmer and Martha Barbara (Nicolaus) Ulmer on December 26, 1927.
Harris graduated from Grafton High School. He was self-employed as an electrician in Aurora, Nebraska and was united in marriage to Elaine Elizabeth Smith on June 17, 1949. To this union, four children were born: Cliff, Cindy, Bill and Pam. His wife, Elaine, passed away on June 13, 1969.
Harris began working for the Union Pacific Railroad in North Platte, Nebraska. He was united in marriage to Mildred "Millie" E. Barrett in North Platte, Nebraska on December 31, 1944. Millie passed away on November 4, 2006.
Harris was a member of the Masons and Shriners fraternal organizations. He enjoyed music, dancing, woodworking, and Nebraska football.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Maurice Lyle Ulmer; his sister, Darlen Marie Vauck; both wives, Elaine and Millie; a stepson, Robert Jones; two step-grandsons, Todd Meseraull and Josh Jones; and a step-granddaughter, Sheila Jones.
Harris is survived by his children, Cliff (Leona Smith) Ulmer of Las Vegas, Nevada, Cindy (Ken) Nelson of Richmond, Kentucky, Bill (Quilla) Ulmer of Aurora, Nebraska, and Pam (John Petersen) Ulmer of Salt Lake City, Utah; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Holzbach, Tamara (Aric) Brophy, Blaine Ulmer, Ingrid (Charles Glas) Ulmer, and Aaron Ulmer; seven great grandchildren, step-children, Steve (Kathy lawlor) Jones of Denver, Colorado and Becky Meseraull of North Platte, Nebraska; step-grandchildren, Robin Meseraull, Chandra Jones, and Tammie Jones.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Clint Walker officiating.
Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. The service will be live streamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel's Facebook page. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.