James Kulla Obituary

KULLA, JAMES, 57, of Louisville, died Sunday, December 23, 2007 after a long courageous fight against his illness. James had worked in the Chicago area for years in the retail furniture business before moving to Louisville 17 years ago. His father, Raymond Elmer Kulla, preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, Margaret Kulla of the Forum at Brookside; his children, James and Karrie Kulla; his grandchildren, Zachory and Brady Kulla; his former wife and good friend, Bonnie Goldman; sisters, Mary Foss (Marty) and Anne Kielbasa (Jack); brothers, Raymond (Kathleen), Donald (Amy) and John (Susan) Kulla; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Church of the Epiphany, 914 Old Harrods Creek Rd. with burial in Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. The family will receive visitors at the church after 10 a.m. Thursday. Pearson-Ratterman Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Memorial gifts may take the form of contributions to Immune Deficiency Foundation.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Dec. 25, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for James Kulla

8 Entries

Sharon, Jeni & Chelsea Heintz

December 31, 2007

To Peg and all the family,
We just learned of Jim's passing yesterday, and we cannot tell you how heavy our hearts are. The first time my family met Jim we knew there was something so special about him, he had been through so much, he had endured so much, yet there was a serenity about him that pulled you in, let you know that everything in life was ok. My fondest memory was a few years ago, he was in Arizona to visit his kids, we had all been invited to Jim and Laura's for dinner and after music was turned on, some Frank Sinatra, we all started singing and dancing, and Jim danced with my granddaughter who was about 5 years old. She has not forgotten either. He was more full of life that anyone I have ever met. I would like to think he and my husband Gene are once again sharing conversation and some laughs. We will smile when we think of Jim, and we know that we were blessed to have had him in our lives.

Laura Kulla

December 30, 2007

Dear Kulla family,

Jim was at one time my father-in-law, and remained my very dear friend. Never in my life had I ever known anyone so smart, courageous, warm and kind. I considered him family from the day we first met and will always think of him fondly as my "Pops". Jim was in constant pain, yet his concern was always for others, a rarity in this day and age. What a remarkable man. My heart is so heavy as I write this. I just want you all to know how much he is loved, and how many lives he affected positively. We spoke soon after my own father passed away last year. He told me my Dad was a man to be honored and emaulated..well so are you Jim, so are you.

Rest well my friend, I will miss you and love you 'til we meet again.

Laura Kulla (Loo)

The Ivy Hill Crew

Nancy Santay

December 28, 2007

Peg, Ray, Don, John, Mary, Anne, and all of your spouses and children, How sorry I am for your loss and that I was unable to be there with you all to celebrate the life of our dear Jim. Jim was the first person I met when my family moved to Ivy Hill and a friendship of over 40 years began. The cherished memories I have of those days do help to ease the pain. Let's hope that the sorrow we feel today can give way to comfort in knowing that he is resting in the arms of the angels and reunited with his dad. Know that I am thinking of you all and will miss my dear friend. With loving thoughts,

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Michele Kielbasa

December 26, 2007

Anne,
May you and your family find peace that Jim is finally home.
Take care and travel safe.

Ken and Martha Lu Evans

December 25, 2007

We come from God and we return to God. What a Merry Christmas Jim.

Carolyn and Rhea Larimore

December 25, 2007

To your mom Peg, your daughter Carrie, your son and all your siblings we express our sincere sympathy. Jim has been a wonderful neighbor and friend, his courage and endurance through his long struggle to survive was an inspiration to us, we will miss him! Our prayers are with your family.

Gary Hedberg

December 25, 2007

On behalf of all of Jim's Wheeling High School class of 1969 classmates, I would like to extend our great sorrow at the loss of our classmate and dear friend Jim. To Jim's mother, siblings, and family I want to personally extend my most sincere condolences at your loss. Jim, we will all miss you. Rest in Peace and save a seat for me at God's table.

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