Edward D. KUKLA

7 MAR 1925 - 10 APR 2018

• BIRTH: 7 MAR 1925, South Chicago, IL
• DEATH: 10 APR 2018, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 23 AUG 1947, St Stanislaus B & M, South Bend, IN

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[N19056] Edward D. Kukla Sr.
March 7, 1925 - April 10, 2018

SOUTH BEND - Edward D. Kukla Sr., 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home.Edward was born March 7, 1925 in South Bend to the late Frank and Theresa (Harmacinski) Kukla. On August 23, 1947 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Edward married Esther (Kowalski) Kukla. Edward was also preceded in death by a son, Jim Kukla; three brothers, Frank, Alvin, and Ralph; and two sisters, Jane and Joyce. Survivors of Edward include his beloved wife, Esther; children, Lynn Joslin of Mishawaka, Eddy Kukla Jr. of Fremont, CA, Jill (Brad) Mahany of Livermore, CA, Gary Kukla of New Carlisle, and Diane Manning of Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Bonnie, Evan, Tobias, Emily, Candice, and Kayla; nine great-grandchildren; and sisters, Adell Yost and Mary Smith. Edward served his country in the U.S. Navy on the submarine, “Brill” as a First Class Torpedoman from 1943-1946, as well as the USS Alger during World War II. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, Euchre and Pinochle player. Edward also loved his road trips to the casino. At the family's request there will be no visitation or services. ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Center for Hospice, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN, 46545. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net. Published in South Bend Tribune on Apr. 15, 2018