Joseph Kulpa

Called home to Our Lord on Friday, June 27, 2014. 83 years young. Loving husband to Dorothy (Daczyk). Amazing father to Jodie (Eric) Kulpa-Eddy, Carole (Lou) Blaser, Greg Kulpa, and Mary (Wade) Kulpa-Grubich. Dear brother of Edward (the late Dolores) Kulpa and the late Richard (Betty) Kulpa. Brother-in-law to Adeline (the late Henry) Uciechowski, Jerry Daczyk and nephew to Stephen Kulpa. Beloved grandfather to Jessica, Brittanie, Kyle, Sarah, Louie and Julia. Survived by many other relatives and friends.

Joe was a frugal man, a gardener, poet and an avid mushroom picker. He would have been a billionaire if everyone else hadn't kept taking his ideas for inventions. He loved woodworking, animals and his family and friends (though not necessarily in that order). He loved telling stories with a bit of embellishment and humor. He enjoyed working on his "list" of projects, such as making cribbage boards for Christmas gifts, and always helped anyone who asked. It isn't unusual that his legacy exists in CA, MD, IN, WI and AZ, where he often traveled with Dorothy to visit his family. His giving and warm-hearted nature made him a friend to many and special to all. Rest now, we know someday we will again see your smile and hear your laughter and what a reunion that will be.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice and West Allis Medical Center for their care. Memorial donations may be made to Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice, 1155 Honey Creek Parkway, Wauwatosa, WI 53213.

Memorial Gathering at the Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, Saturday, July 12, 9:30-10:45 AM. Memorial Service 11:00 AM. Reception to follow. Private Entombment at Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery.