Robert S. Ullstrom

Robert S. Ullstrom, 72, of Conneaut Lake, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Rolling Fields Nursing Home, Conneautville.

He was born in Sewickley, PA December 14, 1939 a son of Leslie V. Ullstrom and Elsie P. Stewart Cupples and his step-father, Alexander Cupples.

He married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Braden, December 14, 1957 and she survives.

He was a 1957 graduate of Conneautville High School, attended Edinboro University and served in the US Army from 1958-1961.  He worked on the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad starting as a Fireman and rising to Director of Trains at his retirement in 1989 after 25 years of service.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenville, Pine Masonic Lodge #498 of Linesville, Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Erie, Zem Zem Shrine Temple, Erie, International Assoc. Legions of Honor and the Mercer County Shrine Club of which he was also a Past President.  He served on the board of the ARC of Mercer County and the Sharon Hospital Behavioral Health Center.  He was an avid golfer especially enjoying playing with his son.  He also cherished time with his family and friends.

Survivors, in addition to his wife Nancy of 54 years, include: a daughter, Robin Williams and her husband Douglas of Linesville; a son, Robert S. Ullstrom II of Carnegie; seven grandchildren, Alexandra Williams, Douglas Williams Jr., Taylor Williams, Lauryn Ullstrom, Leslie Ullstrom and Lyndzy Ullstrom and a great grandson, Keean Williams.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother and step-father.

Calling hours will be Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Waid-Coleman Funeral Home, Inc., 12422 Conneaut Lake Rd., Conneaut Lake with a Masonic Service by Pine Lodge #498 at 7 p.m.

The funeral service will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Lee Penvose, Pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating.  Military honors will follow by Huidekoper VFW Post #2006.

Inurnment will be in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church columbarium, Greenville.

The family suggests memorials be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 West 8th St., Erie, PA 16505.

Memories and condolences may be shared at waidfuneralhome.net