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Roger Te Kulve Obituary
Roger L. Te Kulve, 77, of Luxemburg, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 15th, 2016 at Woodside Lutheran Home, Green Bay, WI. He was born October 28th, 1938 in Cedar Grove to the late John and Kathryn (Wynveen) Te Kulve. He attended Cedar Grove High School and graduated in 1956. He served his country for two years in the United States Army and was stationed in Ft. Hood, TX. On August 15th, 1959 he married Doris Harmelink at the First Reformed Church in Cedar Grove, WI. They recently celebrated 57 years of marriage. In 1971 he started Te Kulve Construction, where he had several people from the area working with him, including his son, daughters, son-in-law and several grandsons. Roger was well known throughout the community and involved in several community services. In 2003, Roger along with his wife, Doris, were honored by receiving the Luxemburg Community Service Award. He was a long time member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Luxemburg where he was very active in the church, especially in the choir. Roger was on the Luxemburg Fire Department for 35 years and the Luxemburg Rescue Squad for 17 years. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling and camping. He is survived by loving wife, Doris; his children Jodi (Gene) Seidl, Luxemburg; Cory (Janelle) Te Kulve, Luxemburg; Lee Ann (Dick) Salentine, Luxemburg; ten grandchildren, Brent (Sarah) Te Kulve; Josh Seidl; Staff Sgt. Nicholas (Rushina) Salentine; Brittany, his only god-daughter, (Paul) DeMeuse; Chris (Nicole) Seidl; Jordan (Ashley) Salentine; Zach (Heather) Seidl; Megan (special friend Brent) Te Kulve; Briana Salentine; Bryce Te Kulve, seven great-grandchildren, Michael Salentine; Mason Seidl; Jackson DeMeuse; Brandon DeMeuse; Brantley Seidl; Cayden Seidl; Logan Seidl, two brothers-in-law Richard (Grace) Harmelink, California; David (Pat) Harmelink, Sheboygan; sister-in-law Carol (David) Wieberdink, Cedar Grove; special cousins, Jack (special friend Mary) Davies; Becky Stokes and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Roger was preceeded in death by his parents John and Kathryn Te Kulve; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Donald and Jean Harmelink.
Friends may call at St. John Lutheran Church, Luxemburg 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Closing parish prayer service 7:00 pm on Wednesday. Visitation will continue between 9:00 and 10:35 am, Thursday, October 20, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church, Luxemburg. Funeral 11:00 am Thursday at the church with Rev. Carl Brewer officiating. Burial in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Luxemburg.
McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, LUXEMBURG is assisting the Te Kulve Family.
www.mcmahonfh.com.
The family would like to express their deepest thanks towards Woodside Lutheran Home for their care. We would also like to thank Pastor Carl from St. John's Church for his love and support. A special thanks to Dale and Helene and all of our wonderful friends throughout this difficult time.
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Ted Egge
October 20, 2016
On behalf of USW local 1096, please accept my most sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this most difficult time..
Sincerely,
Ted W Egge
October 19, 2016
I don,t know whether anything I,m doing is going to get there but I hope they all know how much I care!,,,!!!
Keith Pamperin
October 19, 2016
My condolences to Doris and family for the loss of a good man and friend. I had the privilege of meeting and contracting with Roger for twenty years, when I was the Housing Administrator for Green Bay and Brown County. Roger was a true craftsman that we could count on to "do things right". I got to see Roger and Doris weekly while he was at Woodside, when I visited my Mom and always encouraged him to get better because we had "projects" for him to do. When I saw him earlier this October and told him "we had work to do" Roger reached out with his left hand! Good memory to cherish. My condolences to Doris, LeeAnn, Jodi and Cory. May Roger rest in peace. I expect he is on to new projects in heaven!
Kim and Steve Woulf and the Kollross family
October 18, 2016
Doris, Jodi, Cory, Lee Ann and entire family;
Roger would never miss a chance to say hello and it always came with kind words and a smile. He was a real genuine kindhearted man. We know he will truly be missed by many people, we are so sorry for your loss and sending our prayers. RIP Roger
Gene Jentink
October 18, 2016
You have my sympathy Doris. Roger and I spent many happy days together and made memories.
Marlene Ropson
October 18, 2016
I was lucky enough to meet Roger when he first came to Luxemburg. He would come to Bert's where I worked for supper. I remember how he liked his burger. His directions to all of us were to throw it on the grill and flip it over and it is done. It grossed out us waitress but the customer is always right. After Doris joined him and they made Luxemburg their home , Joe and I always loved seeing them and sharing a few. He was a loving man who loved his family and he will be fondly remembered by everyone he met.
Amy Rockhill (Peters)
October 18, 2016
My condolences to Doris and family for a loss of a gentleman that touched my life and many others. I remember many days of spending weekends at their home and camping with Roger, Doris, LeeAnn, Jodi and Cory. I will treasure those days and memories. May Roger rest in peace. This is a great loss for the family and community of Luxemburg.
Jennifer Beaupre
October 17, 2016
Rest in Peace, Dear Sir, in the comfort of our Lord's loving arms.
Dennis and Linda Arendt
October 17, 2016
Your have our deepest sympathy.
October 17, 2016
Sorry for your loss, Doris. He is in a better place, probably playing gulf.
Helene and Dale Burmeister
October 17, 2016
Love the picture. Roger was a lucky man having the most loving and caring wife and family. So blessed to find such good friends. Praying for God's healing hand for your family.
Cathy Jacisin
October 17, 2016
So sorry for your lose. Your family is in my prayers.
Tammy Skarban
October 17, 2016
So sorry for your loss, your family are in our prayers. May Roger rest in peace and your family remain strong. He will be missed by many.
October 17, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to Doris and family.
Sandy and Dalen Jauquet
John and Linda Ledvina
October 17, 2016
Our condolences to your family, may he rest in peace.
Marsha and Randy Gomoll
October 16, 2016
Doris, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God provide peace and comfort to you.
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