Janette I. Kuhlka

Janette I. Kuhlka obituary, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Janette I. Kuhlka

Janette Kuhlka Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ritchay Funeral Home - Wisconsin Rapids on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Janette I. Kuhlka, age 85, of Nekoosa, WI, passed away on August 17, 2025, at Wisconsin Rapids Health Services.
A private burial will be held by the family.
Janette was born on October 29,1939, to Joseph and Irene (Busjahn) Wolf.
She took great pride in her home and found joy in keeping it clean, welcoming, and full of love. She also enjoyed cooking meals and having family dinners. She especially loved sharing time with her grandchildren and cherished the moments at her house in New Miner, a place that was always filled with laughter and love.
She is survived by her children, Scott (Rosa) Kuhlka, Christine Kuhlka, and Kent (Robin) Kuhlka; grandchildren, Edward, Adrian (Jodi), Louis, Richie, Amanda, Joshua (Samantha), Aaron, and Bret; great grandchildren, Lauren, Sarah, Katelyn, Saydee, Ashton, Shianna, Trustin, Ale, Auroara, Quinn, Kade, Henry, Oakley, Elyse, and Otto; great great grandchildren, Chloe, Nash, and Macy; and sisters, Sharon (John) Dreschler, and Shirley (Tom) Steponik.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Kuhlka; daughter, Dawn Kester; and Sister, Joan Kleifgen.
Ritchay Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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