ULRICH,  Mark W., DVM, age 71 of West Alexandria, OH. died Fri. Aug. 10, 2018 in Eaton.  He was born in Lanier Township on Feb. 24, 1947 to Clarence and Barbara (Flory) Ulrich.  He was a 1965 graduate of Twin Valley South High School and a 1971  graduate of Ohio State University.  He had been a veterinarian of large animals in the Preble County area for 41 years.  He was a member of Farmersville United Methodist Church, member of American Veterinarians and Ohio Veterinarians.  He was instrumental in organizing the building of the Twin Valley South High School in 1995 and also instrumental in the starting of the Garber Nature Center. He was in the Twin Valley South Academic Hall of Fame.  Mark is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Ulrich, 5 children, Dr. John (Danielle) Ulrich, West Alexandria, OH., Kathleen (Matthew) Carpenter, Roswell, GA., Karen (Walid) Maalouf, Beirut, Lebanon, Kristy (Patrick) Papczun, Chicago, IL., Dr. Brad Ulrich of Portland, OR., 13 grandchildren, 2 sisters, Rochelle (Lee) White, Denver, CO., Amy (Jim) Leedy, Eaton, OH., brother, Dow (Margie) Ulrich, West Alexandria, OH., nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter-in-law, Melissa Ulrich.  Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. Mon. Aug. 13, 2018 at Farmersville United Methodist Church with Rev. Brian Thie officiating.  Burial will be in Twin Valley Cemetery, Enterprise Rd., West Alexandria, OH.  Friends may call at the church on Sunday from 4-7PM and one hour prior to the funeral at the church on Monday. Memorial donations may be made to Farmersville United Methodist Church, 110 W. Center St., Farmersville, OH. 45321 Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home, West Alexandria, OH. is in charge of arrangements.  For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com