Manuel Anthony "Tony" Ulrich, age 78 , of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (April 27, 2022) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield.

He was born on March 4, 1944 in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Preston T. Douthitt and Marian Knott Ulrich.

He retired from Bel Cheese USA Inc. Tony loved all children and would take groups to teach them how to swim. He was a kind-hearted soul who was always helping others. He was there for people in need and was ready to speak with those who needed encouragement. He was of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by his sisters, Betty Ulrich and Bonnie Wood both of Louisville, Johnna Sausman of Shepherdsville and Jackie Mitchell of Lawrenceburg. Several nieces and nephews survive along with a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his father and his mother, one sister Dorothy Mercer.

Cremation was chosen and will be under the direction of the Dermitt Funeral Home.