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Dennis Kuhlka Obituary
Dennis P. Kuhlka, age 76, of 1026 W. Third St., Nekoosa, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, at Wisconsin Rapids Care Center.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15th, at Riverside Cemetery in Nekoosa. Military rites will be provided by the Babcock American Legion Post 322. Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home of Nekoosa is assisting the family.
Dennis was born April 14, 1935, in Babcock to Otto and Lauretta (Keenan) Kuhlka. He married Janette Wolf on August 7, 1958, in Waukegan, Ill.
Dennis served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed by the city of Nekoosa for the Public Works Department for 29 years, retiring in 1997. He also was employed part time at Haessly's for 17 years until 1980. Dennis was a 25 year member of the Babcock American Legion Post 322. He enjoyed snowmobiling, camping and hunting. For many years he and Janette enjoyed their travels to Florida. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and sharing his favorite pastimes with them.
He is survived by: His wife, Janette of Nekoosa; four children, Scott (Rosa) Kuhlka of Nekoosa, Dawn Kester of Nekoosa, Christine Kuhlka of Stevens Point, Kent (Robin) Kuhlka of Wisconsin Rapids; eight grandchildren, Edward, Adrian (Jodi), Louis, Richie, Amanda (Charlie), Joshua, Aaron and Bret; seven great-grandchildren, Lauren, Sarah, Shianna, Trustin and Quinn and twins Kaelyn and Saydee; three brothers, his twin, Douglas (Joye) Kuhlka of Nekoosa, Kenneth (Shirley) Kuhlka of Marshfield, David Kuhlka of Marshfield; three sisters, Jane Locey of Wisconsin Rapids, Maureen Young of Milwaukee, Juanita Szybski of Milwaukee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James Kuhlka; and one sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Osinski.
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Debra Schuhmacher
August 14, 2011
Janette,
Forever without a loved one is an unbearable demand. That is why God promised us eternity with them.He is now at peace. Debra Schuhmacher
August 12, 2011
love you uncle
August 11, 2011
Janet, and family, I"m going to miss my Skipper:( and his smile, i just want to say what a honor and joy it was to care for Dennis, your in my thoughts and prayers. C,J, CNA , of WRNRA,
Shelly Ullrich
August 11, 2011
Our sympathy to all of the family. Chrissie has been a close friend of ours for many years. I had the pleasure of going to Florida one year with Chrissie to spend a few days with Dennis & Janette. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Janet. Karen, CNA at the care center
Carol Austreng
August 11, 2011
Your family has my condolences. It is always difficult to lose a loved one, keed his wonderful memories alive. I had the privilege of working with your daughter, Christine. Your family is in my prayers. God Bless!! Carol Austreng, Plover, Wisconsin
Pamela Johnson
August 11, 2011
I'm very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
August 11, 2011
Dennis,A good guy who had a big smile.He was a joy .Jayne
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