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Joseph Fulnecky Obituary
passed away at his home in Springfield, Missouri, on September 13, 2016. He had lived in Missouri the past five years and had been in failing health the past three years.
Mr. Fulnecky was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 30, 1924, the son of Charles and Agnes Fulnecky who preceded him in death. His three siblings, Karl, Paula, and John are deceased and one son, John.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kay Chrisop Fulnecky. One son, Eric, and his wife, Kristi, are parents of six grandchildren: Veronica, Samantha, Abigail, Lyle, Sabrina, and Gabrielle. Five children survive from a previous marriage: Mark, Frank, Steve, Joan and Patricia.
Jerry spent his formative years in Frankfort, Indiana. After his high school graduation in 1942 he joined the United States Army. His was stationed in New Guinea and the Philippines upon honorable discharge in 1945 at the end of World War II. He attended Butler University and was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.
Jerry was employed by the United States Government, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration for forty years at the time of his retirement in 2007. He served in Indianapolis, IN, Baltimore, MD, Albany, NY, Homewood, IL as Director of Region V and Washington, DC where he retired.
Jerry was a true patriot who loved and served his country for many years. His quick wit and humor will long be remembered; his kindness to others was never ending.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Monticello, IN after a memorial Mass at Our Lady of the Lakes, Catholic Church in Monticello on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. There will be luncheon at the family home in Monticello following the services. All friends and family are welcome.
There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Mass at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Springfield, Missouri, on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. with open house at the family home after the services. All friends and family are welcome.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Fulnecky
David Przystup
September 28, 2016
Kay,My condolences to you and family.
May God Bless
September 27, 2016
To the Fulnecky family, my sincerest condolences!! Jerry was above all a wonderful human being. I worked with him at the Federal Highway Administration.
Jerry was also a very good colleague who wanted to make a difference.
I will remember you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, George Reagle
Lee Jackson
September 27, 2016
I had a very special place in my heart for Jerry. We worked together for more than 30 years and he was a mentor to me for many of those years, providing strategic policy and program guidance which, often times, resulted in my career moving in the right direction. Jerry was a true friend of mine and I am very, very sad that this day has come, however, knowing Jerry, he will make a solid, positive impact and presence with God by his side.
September 26, 2016
James 1:13 assures us that God does not cause bad things to happen.
Darin Jones
September 25, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fulnecky family. We worked with Jerry while he was the Regional Director - Region 5 for the Office of Motor Carrier Safety at FHWA and continued to stay in touch until his retirement in 2007. He supported our professional and personal development, a great friend, and mentor.
Darin & Beth (Morin) Jones
Carol McAdams
September 23, 2016
I worked for Mr. Fulnecky at Ellis Trucking Co. in the late 60s/early 70s, I was probably 19. He was very good to work for. He was very kind and always amazed me when he dictated a letter. He always had his thoughts organized and rarely had to stop to reword what he wanted to say. I'm so sorry for your loss and hope that your happy memories of him will comfort you.
Ella Buchanan
September 20, 2016
Kay,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I hope your memories bring you comfort.
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