- Date Of Birth: 1930
- Date Of Death: 2021
- State: Michigan
Obituary of Gerald J. Kukla
Our beloved father, grandfather and dear friend passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2021 with his daughter, Sherry, at his side. Gerald J. Kukla was born on May 23, 1930 in Bay City to the late Stanley and Frances (Kuczkowski) Kukla. He married Patricia Bauml on June 1, 1961, and she preceded him in death on January 1, 1998. Gerald was a faithful member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and the Polaski Club.
Jerry was retired from his businesses, Kukla Enterprises and Dekuk Tool Dealer LLC. His son, Randy, served as Vice President. A very special “Thank You” to Valerie Haberland, Jerry’s right hand in business as well taking care of his home when Jerry and Pat went on vacation. Jerry’s passion was golf, horses, gardening and bird watching. He was a former member of the Bay City Country Club and the Saginaw Country Club. He started the “Polish Open” at Swan Valley Country Club and ran it for years. His love for golf took him all over the state with his best friend Jerry Langenburg.
Gerald was preceded in death by his sister Florence Ostash and four brothers: Marion, Leonard, Raymond and Floyd Kukla.
