Ronald Allen Ulmer passed on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the age of 79 years.

Ronnie is survived by his daughter Chanda Ulmer-Pifferini and son Anthony Ulmer, two granddaughters Zaida Pifferini and Sophia Ulmer, and many cousins Tanya Sangrey, John, Mike, John (Bubba), Justin and Chelly Puzz, Debbie, and Rene McBride, and Rachel McBride-Praetorius, Sherie and Robert England and Angel England-Amato, Richard England, Christina Nelson, Kim, Brian and Kelly Mamaradlo and so many more. He is preceded in death by his mother Edna Puzz-Cuddie, grandmother Lillian Blake-Puzz, grandfather Mike Puzz, uncle Hank Puzz, aunties Dorthy Puzz-Walker and Norma Puzz-Dankulich, and cousins Roanne Lyall (Skooky) and Cathy Puzz-Carmesin.

A five-day fire held in his honor will begin on June 7 at his Klamath home. Friends and family are invited to stop by and share a memory. An intimate family service will be held at the Blake family graveyard on June 15th. Ronnie and his beloved cousin, Skooky, will be laid to rest.

Ronnie was born in San Francisco on April 3, 1945 to Edna Puzz-Ulmer and Rudy Ulmer. Ronnie grew up in Klamath and attended Klamath Elementary then graduated from Del Norte High school. During his childhood he enjoyed many adventures, from raising two abandoned river otter pups that latter became the first otter exhibit at the Sequoia Zoo to washing dishes at the at the Redwood Rest Resort, Frog Pond Restaurant & Bar, at the Klamath Glen. In 1968 he joined the Navy and served as a radio operator in the Philippines. He loved falling big timber, riding his motorcycle, reading about astronomy, welding, weightlifting, visiting with friends at the Country Club in Klamath and running from the ladies.

Ronnie was a handsome man with a great big smile. He had a big heart and he always made his family feel loved. He was a warm, caring and loving father and is greatly missed.