Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy A. Ulrich, age 91, of Faith, SD will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Faith. Fr. Jim Hoerter will officiate with burial in the St. Joseph's Cemetery west of Faith.

Dorothy Agnes Ulrich was born on a ranch in Ziebach County, SD on April 21, 1921 to George and Laura (Bakewell) Ulrich. She attended school and graduated from Ridgeview School and Faith High School. She was the Senior Class Valedictorian. Dorothy did some child care to earn money and enjoyed being a 4-H member and one year earned a trip to the South Dakota State Fair having won a competition for best sugar cookies.


Dorothy attended Black Hills State College and earned a Bachelor's Degree in education. She taught for two years in country schools at Higgins School, east of Faith, and Bachman School, northeast of Faith. She roomed with the Capp family and walked to her work each day.


Following her two years of teaching, she wanted to continue her education and returned to Black Hills State. Upon completion, she was hired for a position in Dupree, SD. She stayed at this school and then worked in the Gettysburg School. Dorothy returned to complete a Masters Degree Program in Greeley, CO, for two summers during the early 1960's. Upon completion, she taught in the Kadoka High School for five years. Her last terms of teaching were at Faith High School for nearly 40 years.


Dorothy was a member of the South Dakota Teachers' Association, Ladies Medical Association, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, the City School Library Board and she was a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.


Dorothy passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at her home in Faith, SD.


She is survived by one sister, Grace Chamness, and two brothers, Gene Ulrich and Dan (Doris) Ulrich of Faith, SD; nieces Melanie Eads, Tijeras, NM, Michele McCain, Jacksonville, NC, Colleen Gustafson, Rapid City, SD; and nephews Leonard (Louise) Ulrich and Robert (Amy) Ulrich, Faith, SD. She is also survived by numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.


Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, George and Laura Ulrich; one sister, Rita Ulrich; nieces, Annette Stith and Clare Chamness; nephew, Michael Chamness; and great-niece, Hillary Gustafson.


Visitation will be on Monday afternoon, December 17, 2012 at the Faith Area Memorial Chapel and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday morning.


A Rosary/Wake Service will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Monday evening, December 17, 2012 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Faith.


Memorials will be established to the Faith High School and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Faith, South Dakota.