Christopher George Ullrich

August 8, 2021

CHARLOTTE – Dr. Christopher George Anthony Ullrich was born December 31, 1950, in Mercy Hospital in Rochester, New York. He was the first child of George A Ullrich and Marion Saeli Ullrich. He attended St. John the Evangelist grammar school, and he was an altar boy for six years at the church. He also attended the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, Troop 37. He earned an Eagle Scout award and Order of the Arrow. He attended St. Andrews Seminary / Kings Preparatory for high school.

Chris then attended St. John Fischer College. The first two years were part of the Beckett Hall program (now Murphy Hall). He graduated in 3.5 years with a B.A. in Physical Chemistry. He worked a variety of jobs to help pay for school. While working in the laboratory at Genesee Hospital, he met Betsy Ann Coleman. They married on May 26, 1973. This marriage was wonderful for both.

Chris attended SUNY Upstate Medical Center (Upstate Medical University) in Syracuse to earn his MD and stayed there doing his residency in Diagnostic Radiology, finishing his studies with a two-year fellowship In Neuroradiology at Johns Hopkins in Boston.

Moving to Charlotte, he loved working at Charlotte Radiology, retiring December 31, 2020 after 38 years. During this time, he became very active in the American College of Radiology, the North Carolina Radiology Society, the Cervical Spine Research Society, and the Southeastern Neuroradiology Society, where he received many awards and medals for his work and book publications. He was appointed to the North Carolina State Health Coordinating Council for nine years and then became Chairman in 2014. Chris received the award for Order of the Long Leaf Pine for public service by the Governor and was on the board of Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte.

Chris especially loved being with his cousins in Indian Land, Rochester and upstate New York, Chicago, and Germany, and living with his sister-in-law, Sally Hopkins. Most of all, Chris, loved traveling, meeting with friends around the world who became family to him, and being in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State in the summer.

Chris died Sunday, August 8, 2021. Services will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 2:00pm, with a visitation from 12:30pm to 1:30pm before the service, at Resurrection Church on Commonwealth Avenue in Charlotte.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Resurrection Church, 2490 Commonwealth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205 or Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, PO Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC; 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Jim and Dorothy Halverson

    Dear Betsy,
    Dorothy and I were heartbroken when we learned of Chris' passing.
    We know that the past few years have been very difficult for both of you. His attitude during his long illness was truly amazing. We will miss his warm smile, his friendly, gentlemanly nature, and his way of making all with whom he had contact feel at ease and important. He was a mentor to me and I will truly miss his down to earth advice.
    Betsy, If there is any thing Dorothy and I can do for you, please don't hesitate to call.

    Jim and Dorothy


    we know that the last few years have been very difficult for both of you.His attitude during his long illness was truly amazing. We will miss his warm smile,

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  • Beth Winkelstein

    I got to know Dr. Ullrich through the CSRS and want to say he will be missed. He was always very welcoming to me at those meetings, supportive of me as a young scientist, and kind in his approach. I was sad to learn of his passing and send along my condolences.

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  • Drusilla Blattermann

    Dr. Ullrich will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His patients loved his easy manner and caring treatment. He always spent time explaining and making them feel comfortable about their procedure.

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  • Mike McNamara

    I got to know Chris through his time as a board member of Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region. He was always trying to help and his input was truly valued. His personal touch with people was greatly appreciated.

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  • Neli Ulrich

    I came across Dr. Ullrich's obituary on the internet and he sounds like an absolutely lovely man. With sympathy to his family in this difficult time of loss. Neli Ulrich

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  • William T. Herrington MD FACR

    So very sad to hear the news. Nina and I are heartbroken about Chris and send our prayers for Betsy.

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  • Carla Vitez

    Dear Betsy and Sally,
    I was saddened to hear today that Chris is longer in his earthly home. Chris, the mainstay, the gentle man who touched and cared for so many. We offer our condolences knowing such comfort is insufficient, but hoping you will know we are thinking of you and will call on us for any need. Carla and Larry

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  • Mrs Jet Taylor Harding

    My late husband, Paul Taylor and I.were neighbors of Chris and Betsy on Rothwood Dr in Old Foxcroft many years ago. Fine family. I’m so very sorry for your lost of Chris. I would love to talk with Betsy if she would like. I just recently lost my second husband. My phone is 704 582 3656. Jet Taylor Harding

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  • Ian Farmer

    Dear Ullrich family, I was greatly saddened to hear the news of Dr Ullrich's passing. I got to know him through work at Charlotte Radiology and the ACR in 2015/16. We used to meet occasionally for coffee in Charlotte, talk about traveling and England and radiology. He was such a generous, witty, interesting and inquisitive gentleman - who always had patience in explaining his profession to a mere layman like myself. He was ill at that time but was so matter of fact and accepting of his lot. It's a couple of years since we last met but I often thought of him. May he Rest In Peace. My sincere condolences to his loved ones.

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  • Kevin Smith, MD FACR

    My dearest Betsy:
    I am writing through my tears to you. Tears of sadness for you, me and all the people that Chris touched. I will sorely miss him and his warm smile. He was a mentor to me and his advice and amazing intelligence and thoughtfulness cannot be replaced.

    I love you both and am here for you Betsy if you need anything.

    Al my love,

    Kevin

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