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Dian Kudelka Obituary

Dian J. Kudelka (Steele) Dian J. Kudelka (Steele) in San Francisco. Jan. 2, 1933-Dec. 13, 2012. Beloved wife for 38 years to the late Frank C. Kudelka (Apples), significant other to the late Chief Andrew C. Casper, SFFD (Ret.). Loving mother to Frank S. Kudelka and adoring grandmother to Dana and Frankie Kudelka. Dian is also survived by her sister Jean Jabin (Bill-deceased), her nephew Larry Jabin (Robin), niece Karen Vella (Joe), grand niece Stefani Beltramo (Anthony) and grand nephew Steven Vella. Dian passed away peacefully with her family at her side.
Dian was a devoted wife, mother and generous friend to all. Dian graduated from Lincoln High School (SF) and started her career at I. Magnin & Co. in SF as a runway model where she met the love of her life, Frank. They married in 1955. Her career continued in the Title Industry for 15 years before she went to work at the Emporium where she retired after 25 years.
The family would like to thank her loving caregiver Elena, Dr. Phillip O'Keefe and all the staff at CPMC for their years of care.
A private service was held in her honor. If you wish, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Dec. 19 to Dec. 22, 2012.

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January 18, 2013

Thank's to all who have signed the guest book. My Mother was a kind lady who had a special place in her heart for all of you.
Frank S. Kudelka

Susan Shaw Manning

January 16, 2013

Your mother was assigned to train me in escrow when I first entered the title industry in 1962. I will always remember her with great fondness.

December 27, 2012

Frank, both your parents were always so nice to me, especially your Mom. I hope she is with Apples now. Take care and God rest her soul. Love, Jeanne

Tom O'Connor

December 20, 2012

Frank, your mother was a very kind and warm women. She always welcomed me into Rosemary Ct. for a visit. She was truly a beutiful person in so many ways. Love Tom O'Connor

December 19, 2012

My condolences to you and your Family Frank. Your Mom and Dad were both Saints. Just think what they put up with every Friday and Saturday night on Rosemary Court until the wee hours of the morning. It wasn't Christmas caroling. Take care brother.
JD

December 19, 2012

Frank:

Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. My condolences to you and your family. It is never easy to loose your Mom. She is in my prayers.

Linda Loeffler

ken flower

December 19, 2012

Dian and your Dad were longtime friends and i am very saddened by her passing also....my deepest sympathy to all of your family. RIP.

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