- Ulrich Robert Ebben, 58 of Appleton, died Tuesday December 27, 2011 at Appleton Medical Center. Rick was born June 3, 1953 in Germany, son of Edmund and Anna (Bollinger) Ebben.
Rick came to the United States with his parents at the age of two. He became a United States citizen at age 17. Rick attended Appleton West High School. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam from 1972-1973. Rick was currently employed with the Wisconsin Resource Center in Oshkosh. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed playing computer games. What was most important to him was spending time with his Grandchildren.
Rick is survived by his three children, Matthew (Trina) Ebben, Stacey (Joshua) Griesbach, and Jordan Ebben; four Grandchildren, Rodney and Haylee Ebben, and William and Jackson Griesbach; his mother, Anna Ebben; five sisters and brothers, Audrey (Michael) Wright, Harvey (Beth) Ebben Sr, Steven (fiancée Sherry) Ebben, Marilyn (Gill) Lands, and Kenneth (Doreen) Ebben; 12 nieces and nephews, Nicholas (Angela) Wright, Christina Wright, Sarina, Synthea, and Harvey Jr. Ebben, Marie (fiancé David) Ebben, Jason Ebben, Andrea Feavel, Bruce Lands, Duane Pecore, Crystal (fiancé Kyle) Bovine, and Cynthea (Nathan) Davis; He is further survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins; and numerous great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Edmund; grandparents, John and Alegunda Ebben, and Eduard and Magdalena Bollinger; uncle and aunt, Heinrich and Erna Beck; and two uncles, Herbert Bollinger, and James Otte.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00AM on Saturday December 31, 2011 at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 500 West Marquette Street, with Fr. Thomas J. Farrell officiating. Visitation will be held Friday December 30, at Valley Funeral Home from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the hour of service. Full military honors will be given at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.
Valley Funeral Home
2211 N Richmond St
Appleton 733-5435
www.valleyfh.com
"Serving as would be Served"
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on December 29, 2011
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1953 - 2011 (58 years)
Education - High School
