Donald J. Ulrich, Jr., 83,  passed away on October 20, 2020. He earned his bachelor's degree from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, two children and six grandchildren.



Don spent 20 years in the Coca-Cola system. In 1979, he joined the parent company in Atlanta as Senior Vice President and was responsible for USA bottlers and national sales. He acquired an interest in the Coca-Cola franchise for Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Later, after selling his franchise, he returned to Phoenix in 1989.



In 1993, he donated a year of his time to reorganize the agencies of the Arizona State government and also guest lectured at ASU Business School. He served on many boards over his lifetime. Among them were: Arizona Board of Regents, ASU Foundation, HonorHealth Hospitals, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C, Boys and Girls Hope, National Board, U.S. Olympic Committee, Arizona, Brophy Preparatory School, Heard Museum, and others.



Because of COVID-19, there will be a small private family service at the Franciscan Renewal Center. Later, a celebration of his life will be announced. Donations can be made to Arizona State University or Hospice of the Valley. (Source: Arizona Republic)