Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1929
DIED
2017
FUNERAL HOME
3801 W. 26th St.
Erie, Pennsylvania
Robert Kulka Obituary
He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on February 14, 1929, a son of the late John and Dorothy Warner Kulka. Robert was a graduate of Mansfield High School class of 1947, and served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1952 during the Korean Conflict. He then came home and began his career and family. He then moved to Erie, Pa. in 1987 working for Johnson Controls.
Robert was active in many organizations; the Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th degree, Boy Scouts Troop #121, past president of Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals, and a member of Mansfield and Erie Elks and Liederkranz. Robert always loved to travel with his wife.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and a son-in-law Jeff Gotschall.
He is survived by his wife Diane whom he married in 2002, three sons Thomas (Trisha) Kulka of Columbus, Ohio, Edward A. (Barbara) Kulka of Mansfield, Ohio, Kenneth J (Suzanne) Kulka of Columbus, Ohio along with daughter Andrea L. Gotschall of Columbus, Ohio. Bob is further survived by 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, brother Richard (Joyce) Kulka of Mansfield, Ohio. He is further survived by three stepchildren, Alynn Martin (Raymond Stender) of Erie, Lisa Gualtieri (Kraig), Glenmoore, Pa., and Eric Holle (Diane), Atlanta, Ga.
Friends may call at the Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 W. 26th St. Erie, PA 16506 on Tuesday September 5th from 3 to 5 p.m. with a service at the Burton Westlake Chapel beginning at 5 p.m. Further visitation will follow in Mansfield, Ohio at Herlihy-Chambers Funeral Home, Inc., 173 Park Ave., West Mansfield, OH 44902 on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by a funeral mass at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 104 West 1st Street, Mansfield, on Friday September 8th at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Mansfield Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in Bob's honor to Regional Home Healthcare Hospice, 2564 Village Common Dr., Erie PA 16506, Alzheimer's Association, 1600 Peninsula Dr., Erie PA 16506, or Boy Scouts Troop #121, 104 West 1st Street, Mansfield, OH 44902.
Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.
Sign the Guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Kulka
Sponsored by Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services West Ridge - Erie.
September 10, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jan Wendling
September 8, 2017
Dear Tom, Ed, Kenney and Andrea, I was so sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. I remember your Father as being a kind and gentle man My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karen Miller
September 7, 2017
Prayers Ed, and to all your family on your loss.
Janet Ackley
September 7, 2017
To all the Kulka Kids, I was so sorry to hear of your fathers' death. Many good memories with our families that go way back. Praying for all of you and your families at this difficult time. Still smile at some the the "antics" Bob and KP got into together.
Richard and Darlene Masters
September 7, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the family. So sorry we can't be with you tonight. Richard is under the weather and is unable to attend.
Richard and Darlene
Becky & Jerry Miller
September 7, 2017
Ed & Family
Sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy
Paula Hart
September 6, 2017
To the Kulka Kids,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. A lot of good memories we all have to remember. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Paula (Swetlick) Hart
Don & Kathy Yockey
September 6, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories always keep Bob close in your hearts. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
September 5, 2017
Remembering your great love story today and always.
John Eberle
September 5, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dan Bevier
September 4, 2017
My friend of 40 years has passed over. He was a great friend and mentor to me. There was a time 35 years ago that Bob, Ken Springer and I were going to start our own plating company and stay in Mansfield, OH. It did not work out for whatever reason. But in the end, we all ended up in Erie, PA. Diane, Bob met you and the rest is history. You were a great wife and companion to Bob. I got to work with many wonderful people at Bundy. I believe that things happen for a reason and this is the way that story was supposed to play out. You have my most sincere condolences. RIP to my friend, Bob!
September 4, 2017
Diane,
Sorry for your loss. Bob was a great coworker and will be deeply missed.
Julia Dembinski (Burton)
September 4, 2017
Diane,
So sorry to hear about Bob. He was a truly wonderful person. My thoughts are with you.
Tammy Billings
Sherrie Neely
September 4, 2017
Bob was truly one of the nicest people I ever met. It was a pleasure to work with him.
Showing 1 - 14 of 14 results
Make a Donation
in Robert Kulka's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Robert Kulka
Funeral services provided by:
Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services West Ridge - Erie3801 W. 26th St., Erie, PA 16506
How to support Robert's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Robert Kulka's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
