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- Edward A. "Ed" Kukla, 92, Green Bay, passed away peacefully Friday morning, September 5, 2014, at his home. He was born March 1, 1922, in the Town of Eaton to Joseph and Angeline (Holda) Kukla. From 1941 to 1944, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of VFW Post #9677. Ed helped build the Alaskan Highway during his tour of duty and enjoyed sharing the stories of his times in Alaska with his family. On August 10, 1946, he married Urania A. Basten at Holy Martyrs of Gorcum Catholic Church. The inseparable couple celebrated close to 65 years of marriage, doing everything together. They especially enjoyed fishing and gardening, and were well known for their raspberries. Their two daughters continue the legacy of their love of gardening. Ed and Urania were devout Catholics and had been members of Prince of Peace Parish. When she preceded him in death July 11, 2011, he missed her terribly.
Ed retired from Procter & Gamble Paper Mill in 1984 after a 36 year career. He was a talented handyman and wood worker. No matter how broken something was, Ed would try to fix it, and was usually successful. He was always there to help.
He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Roger Timm, Karen and Mark Erieau; three grandchildren, Craig Timm, Erin Timm, and Brandon Erieau; two sisters and a brother, Esther Sauerhammer, Chester Kukla, and Antoinette Slomczynski; a sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Urania; Edward was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters, Henry, Gertie, John, Emily, Anna, Elsie, Irene, Tony, Joseph, and Leonard.
Friends may call at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 3425 Willow Road, from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Full Military Honors will conclude the services. Entombment will be in Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum. Proko-Wall Funeral Home is assisting the family. To send on-line condolences, visit www.prokowall.com
We thank you dad for being a loving and caring husband and father who, no matter what the sacrifice, always put his family first. We will miss your great advice, your help, and especially your patience, love and understanding.
Dad, I will always cherish our last few days together. Karen
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1922 - 2014 (92 years)
