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Ernie was born December 14, 1938, in Saginaw to the late Frank and Mary (Krizan) Kukulis. He was united in marriage to Barbara Hornak on April 22, 1961. He retired from Spence Brother's after many years of employment. Ernie was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. He enjoyed being with the family, hunting, fishing, farming, gardening, playing cards, and can't leave without bickering with Barb.
Surviving are: children: Kathy Haney, Chuck Kukulis and Doug Kukulis, all of the Grand Rapids area; grandchildren: Krystal Haney, Steven (Megan) Kukulis, Kelsey Kukulis and Kassandra Kukulis; 1 great grandchild Gavin Kukulis; brother, Jerry Kukulis; sister, Joan Rieder; nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by: wife, Barbara Kukulis; daughter-in-law Julie Kukulis; and sisters, Virginia Gosselin and Lillian Hedrich.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Misiuk Funeral Home in Chesaning. Pastor Paul Tessmer officiating. Burial to follow in Wildwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church or his family. You may light a memorial candle or share a memory at misiukfuneralhome.com.
Misiuk Funeral Home
Chesaning, Michigan 48616
989-845-3096
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Kim DeYoung
August 10, 2023
My deepest condolences for your loss. Ernie often told me he missed Barb, now they are healthy and together. I loved my time in Legacy with him and my 1-1´s with him on health center time. He loved his ice cream. My best to all his family. Kim at The Oaks
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