Norman A. Ulrich Jr., 77, of Kutztown, died peacefully Dec. 2, 2023, in his home.

He was the husband of the late Georgeanne K. (Schmidbauer) Ulrich, who died in June.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Norman A. Ulrich Sr. and the late Marie F. (McCall) Ulrich.

A 1964 graduate of Neshaminy High School, Langhorne, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Delaware Valley University, Doylestown.

After graduation, he worked for the National Can Company, Fogelsville, for 12 years.

He then became vice president of operations for the Can Corporation of America, Blandon, for 38 years until retiring.

He was a member of Masonic Lodge 377 F.&A.M., Kutztown.

Survivors include sons Norman A. Ulrich, III (Heather) of Oley, and George M. (Luanne) Ulrich of Douglasville; daughter Kimberly A. (Brian) Trexler of Kempton; and grandchildren Norman A. Ulrich IV, Jenna and Alysha Ulrich, Casey (Josh) Owen, Amber (Andrew) Dietrich, and Jairus (Ashley) Trexler.

He was predeceased by his sister, Ann M. Wachtendorf.

His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Dec. 8 in Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway New Tripoli. Calling hour at 10 a.m.

Interment following service in Ebenezer Union Cemetery, New Tripoli. The Rev. Stanley Newton will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to Shriners Hospital and/or to Make a Wish Foundation, c/o the funeral home.

Condolences may be made at nesterfuneralhome.com.