- Date Of Birth: October 16, 1927
- Date Of Death: May 3, 2023
- State: Montana
Robert Kuka, 95, died of natural causes May 3, 2023 at a Great Falls extended-care facility.
Robert was the second-born son of Dorothy & Frank Kuka. He was born in 1927 at the home of his grandparents, Martha & Joe Kuka, west of Valier on Birch Creek.
Hard times taught Robert to be a humble and generous person whether it was helping someone out with money or a job when he was able to, donating to community causes, or just sharing a kind word. He was happy to pass on his knowledge & practical wisdom on anything from sighting in a rifle, tying a bowline knot, raising cattle or shoeing a horse. Robert had an excellent memory, a lively interest in people and current events, and a wonderful storytelling gift. His friends and family loved hearing him talk about the “olden days” and enjoyed conversing with him on any topic.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth of 57 years; older brother, Richard; sons, Robbie and Lee Kuka; and granddaughter, Meagan Wentworth Widhalm. Survivors include children, Karen (Bernard) Widhalm of Valier, Tom (Linda) Kuka of Valier, Mary Kuka of Conrad, Linda (Bruce) Stull of Valier; daughter-in-law Lethea Garman Kuka of Valier; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Francis Kuka of Lincoln, CA and Herb Kuka of Polson, MT, and sister-in-law, Janice Groshens of Litchfield, MN.
Any man who is good by heart is a great man, and Robert was the best. A heart full of thanks to those who cared for him in his final years. We love you, Dad.
