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Kenneth E. Kulke

June 26, 1942 - July 2, 2013

Kenneth Kulke, age 71, of Lowell, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013 unexpectedly at home.

The visitation will be at Salem Lutheran Church in Lowell on Friday, July 5, 2013 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and also at church on Saturday, July 6, 2013 from 10:00 AM until 10:50 AM. The funeral service will follow at the church on Saturday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Paul Vander Galien officiating. Burial will be at Lowell Cemetery.

Kenneth Henry Kulke was born on June 26, 1942 in Columbus, Wisconsin to Gerhardt and Lorraine (Schmoldt) Kulke. He was confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Lowell and graduated from Lowell-Reeseville High School. Ken was a member of the Wisconsin National Guard. He loved all sports and was a player/manager for the Reeseville team in the Rock River Baseball League and he was also a player/manager for Fast-Pitch and Slow-Pitch Softball in Reeseville and Waterloo. Ken was the driving force for many years for the Youth Baseball Program in Reeseville. He was also a WIAA official in football for 35 years and basketball for almost as long. He drove school bus for the Gossfeld Bus Service and also for Johnson Bus Company and Lamer”s Bus Service for over 30 years. Ken was a life-long member of Salem Lutheran Church in Lowell and was a member of the Reeseville Chamber of Commerce.

As a long-time backer of high school, college, and professional sports, Ken could always be found at a high school football game in the fall or a basketball game in the winter. Camp Randall, the Field House, and the Kohl Center were like home to him.

He is survived by his mother, Lorraine, of Lowell; his brother, Howard (Bonnie), Waterloo, “brother”, Eugene “Jake” “Pete” Jahns of Beaver Dam; niece and nephews, Stephanie (Jackson) Wilson of Evanston, IL, Christopher of Necedah, and Erik (Dorothy) of Milwaukee; great niece and nephews, Alice and Emmitt Wilson, and Oscar Kulke, aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends. Ken was preceded in death by his father, Gerhardt, and a foster brother, Jeff Huettner.

The family suggests that memorials be made in Kenneth Kulke”s name to Salem Lutheran Church or the Salem Ladies Aid.

Under Kenny”s guidance, countless boys and girls learned how to play ball, behave on a bus, and how to properly bale hay. He will be missed not only by his family, but by the entire community.

Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Friday, July 5th, 2013, 4:00pm – 7:00am, Salem Ev. Lutheran Church-Lowell

Saturday, July 6th, 2013, 10:00am – 10:45am, Salem Ev. Lutheran Church-Lowell

Service Details

Saturday, July 6th, 2013, 11:00am, Salem Ev. Lutheran Church-Lowell

Interment Details

Lowell Cemetery

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Kenneth Kulke, age 71, of Lowell, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013 unexpectedly at home. The visitation will be at Salem Lutheran Church in Lowell on Friday, July 5, 2013 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and also at church on Saturday, July 6, 2013 from 10:00 AM until 10:50 AM. The funeral service will followContinue Reading

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Lorna Cassidy left a message on January 26, 2014:
Rest in peace Aunt Nellie.
Dan Heffron left a message on July 10, 2013:
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Ken. He was a friend to Heffron family in the years we had restaurants in Reeseville and Lowell. I never really thanked him properly for all the work he put in to softball and baseball teams in Reeseville. He made a difference in many peoples lives. On top of that I will need to find a new ticket broker. Our kindest thoughts and best memories are with the Kulke family.
Dan Heffron left a message on July 10, 2013:
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Ken. He was a friend to Heffron family in the years we had restaurants in Reeseville and Lowell. I never really thanked him properly for all the work he put in to softball and baseball teams in Reeseville. He made a difference in many peoples lives. On top of that I will need to find a new ticket broker. Our kindest thoughts and best memories are with the Kulke family.
Bob & June McCaffery left a message on July 6, 2013:
Such sad news. Our condolence to the Kulke Family. Ken was one of my bus drivers on the Reeseville/Juneau route when I was in high school. Bob knew him thru baseball/umpiring years ago. I last had conversation with Ken a few years ago, he was the bus driver who brought the Dodgeland basketball team to Johnson Creek; I sold 50/50 tickets and when I asked him if he would like to buy one he said he thought he knew me, it was a surprise because it had been many years since I last spoke with him and for the fact that he recalled who I was after a little conversation. We chatted a bit and he bought 1 ticket from me because he said you only needed 1 to win; I''m not sure if he won the $$ that night but I do recall it was someone on the Dodgeland side that did. RIP Ken, you have touched many lives in some way and you will be missed by many! Bob & June(Null) McCaffery
Bob & June McCaffery left a message on July 6, 2013:
Such sad news. Our condolence to the Kulke Family. Ken was one of my bus drivers on the Reeseville/Juneau route when I was in high school. Bob knew him thru baseball/umpiring years ago. I last had conversation with Ken a few years ago, he was the bus driver who brought the Dodgeland basketball team to Johnson Creek; I sold 50/50 tickets and when I asked him if he would like to buy one he said he thought he knew me, it was a surprise because it had been many years since I last spoke with him and for the fact that he recalled who I was after a little conversation. We chatted a bit and he bought 1 ticket from me because he said you only needed 1 to win; I''m not sure if he won the $$ that night but I do recall it was someone on the Dodgeland side that did. RIP Ken, you have touched many lives in some way and you will be missed by many! Bob & June(Null) McCaffery
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Dick Rens left a message on July 5, 2013:
To the family of Ken Kulke I am sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Ken while he was in high school in Reeseville, as I was teaching ag., shop, and general science during those years. Ken was a good student and a friend to everyone. Also, remember Ken''s dad who was a good supporter to Ken''s endeavors. Sincerely, Dick Rens
David Schultz left a message on July 5, 2013:
To the Kulke family: Sorry to hear of Ken''s passing. Although its been many years since I last saw Ken thoughts of him still bring a smile to my face. His passion for sports was well documented and that was my connection to him. He was a very positive person and evokes nothing but good feelings and memories. No doubt, when you look up the definition of "good guy" Ken''s smiling face will be next to it. David Schultz, Dodgeland 1976.
Dick Rens left a message on July 5, 2013:
To the family of Ken Kulke I am sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Ken while he was in high school in Reeseville, as I was teaching ag., shop, and general science during those years. Ken was a good student and a friend to everyone. Also, remember Ken''s dad who was a good supporter to Ken''s endeavors. Sincerely, Dick Rens
David Schultz left a message on July 5, 2013:
To the Kulke family: Sorry to hear of Ken''s passing. Although its been many years since I last saw Ken thoughts of him still bring a smile to my face. His passion for sports was well documented and that was my connection to him. He was a very positive person and evokes nothing but good feelings and memories. No doubt, when you look up the definition of "good guy" Ken''s smiling face will be next to it. David Schultz, Dodgeland 1976.
Cliff Schmoldt left a message on July 4, 2013:
Dear Aunt Lorraine, Howard, Bonnie, and Your Families: It was with with deep sadness and disbelief that I learned of Kenny''s passing. I will always remember him for his unique sense of humor, and the way he always seemed to enjoy life. I am reminded of Jesus'' words of comfort to Martha at the death of her brother Lazarus. "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." May your faith in the wisdom of our loving God help you to find comfort, reassurance, and peace at this time and in the days to come.
Yvonne Bacon left a message on July 4, 2013:
To the Kulke family: Even though I have known Kenny a short time, I enjoyed his whitty sense of humor & candor. I will miss that & him as well. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Yvonne Bacon left a message on July 4, 2013:
To the Kulke family: Even though I have known Kenny a short time, I enjoyed his whitty sense of humor & candor. I will miss that & him as well. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Kevin Hankes left a message on July 4, 2013:
To Kenny''s family; I am sorry to hear about Kenny''s passing. I have known Kenny literally my whole life and have a lot of great childhood memories of him. Even into my adulthood, Kenny always made a point to treat me as if I were apart of his family, even on bowling nights. This is a man that definitely had class and had a zest for life. Thank you Kenny for so many years of memories.
Cliff Schmoldt left a message on July 4, 2013:
Dear Aunt Lorraine, Howard, Bonnie, and Your Families: It was with with deep sadness and disbelief that I learned of Kenny''s passing. I will always remember him for his unique sense of humor, and the way he always seemed to enjoy life. I am reminded of Jesus'' words of comfort to Martha at the death of her brother Lazarus. "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." May your faith in the wisdom of our loving God help you to find comfort, reassurance, and peace at this time and in the days to come.
Yvonne Bacon left a message on July 4, 2013:
To the Kulke family: Even though I have known Kenny a short time, I enjoyed his whitty sense of humor & candor. I will miss that & him as well. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Yvonne Bacon left a message on July 4, 2013:
To the Kulke family: Even though I have known Kenny a short time, I enjoyed his whitty sense of humor & candor. I will miss that & him as well. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Kevin Hankes left a message on July 4, 2013:
To Kenny''s family; I am sorry to hear about Kenny''s passing. I have known Kenny literally my whole life and have a lot of great childhood memories of him. Even into my adulthood, Kenny always made a point to treat me as if I were apart of his family, even on bowling nights. This is a man that definitely had class and had a zest for life. Thank you Kenny for so many years of memories.
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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