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John Kulka Obituary

JOHN A. KULKA MUNSTER, IN John A. Kulka, 86, of Munster, IN passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016. He is survived by his son, Robert (Janice) Kulka; daughter, Karolyn (Daniel) Bishop; granddaughters: Erinne Kulka-Sikich and Rachel Bishop; sister-in- law, Joyce Rice. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janet in 2014; his parents, Teodor Kulka and Josephine Kulka; two sisters: Cecelia Boris and Valeria Wleklinski. Visitation will be on Friday, September 9, 2016 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN and on Saturday from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Funeral service will be on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private. John was a graduate of East Chicago Washington High School Class of 1947 and a graduate of Indiana University School of Business Class of 1951. He was a self employed Realtor and a Licensed Appraiser. John was a Free Mason and a member of Early Ford V-8 Car Club and the Winimac Old Car Club. He served in the Indiana National Guard for 12 years with the Combat Engineer Company based out of Gary, Indiana at the time. www.kishfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Times from Sep. 7 to Sep. 9, 2016.

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Anne Brown

September 1, 2024

Will always remember John and Jan. Used to drive me crazy when they clicked their dentures. Now I just smile at the memory.

George & Judy Graske

September 8, 2016

So sorry to hear of John passing. Remembering all the good times, with ord V-8 Club

Jim and Anne Brown

September 7, 2016

John and Jan were tireless members of the NW IN Early Ford V8 club. Willing to volunteer and help whenever needed. They will both be missed.

Andy Callas

September 7, 2016

Another East Chicago Washington Senator joins Coach Sarkisian, Coach Baratto, and Coach Jules Siegle in heaven.

These words of deepest sympathy are sent with the hope that, as time goes by, cherished memories will help bring you inner peace, and make your loved one seem still very close to you. May the memories that mean the most to you live forever in your heart. Please accept our deepest sympathy from all of our members who are graduates (various years) of East Chicago Washington High.

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