Donald Blythe Uldricks

Donald Blythe Uldricks, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away at the age of 83 on January 19, 2025 after a determined fight against heart disease. He was born on July 14, 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Don was an alumnus of Columbus West High School where he was a star athlete in baseball, basketball, and football. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Don was a proud member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and joined ROTC. He served with the Army in the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. During his professional life Don worked at Anchor Hocking, IBM, and was a co-founder of SEA. Don was instrumental in SEA’s initial success and growth. Later in life he enjoyed a successful career in residential real estate and became a co-owner of Keller Williams Consultants Realty in Dublin, Ohio. Don was an instrument-rated pilot and enjoyed flying family and friends back and forth to Florida. He loved boating on Lake Erie and the Gulf of Mexico. He was also an avid tennis player and played with his tennis teams in National Championships. He loved the Ohio State Buckeyes, chocolate, Coke Zero and spending the winters in Naples, Florida. During retirement Don tried his best to master the game of golf! Don is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet McCormick Uldricks; his two sons, Richard (Lori) and David (Vanessa); four grandchildren, Brynna, Cameron, Ellie, and Nicholas; four step-grandchildren, Ayleen, Victor, Eloise, and Tesla; sisters-in-law, Jane Andrews and Jo Ellen Phelps; as well as special nieces, great nieces and great nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Norma McCheskey Uldricks, and his brother, Michael Uldricks. All are welcome to join for a Celebration of Life at Swan Lake Event Center, 5900 Liberty Road N., Powell, Ohio from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025. Tributes to Don will be given at 12 p.m. and guests are welcome to stay until 2 p.m. to share stories and memories. For those who wish, a memorial contribution may be made to Walk with a Doc – a non profit organization founded in Columbus, Ohio in 2005 by Don’s longtime cardiologist, Dr. David Sabgir. This organization brings people together for a common purpose – taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle. Memorial gifts may be sent to: Just Walk Inc. (online donations) Organization ID #26-3253701 P.O. Box 286 (donations by mail) Riderwood, MD 21139

Donald Blythe Uldricks

July 14, 1941 - January 19, 2025