John "Jack" Kukulka

John “Jack” Kukulka, 88 of Schofield passed away, June 7th after a very brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jack passed peacefully at his daughter’s home surrounded by loved one’s.

Jack was born on November 18, 1936 to Theophil and Emma Kukulka, who preceded him in death. He married his soulmate and the love of his life, Betty (Roble) on October 15, 1960. They shared 55 amazing years together before she preceded him in 2015.

Jack served in the Army National Guard from January 1955 – November 1962. After his time in the service, Jack worked in the welding industry that took him to the Upper Northern Territories’, out of state work and worked in Africa four different times.

Jack was “forced” by Betty into spending a weekend up at Camp Tesomas with the Boy Scouts and he never looked back. It was then that he discovered a new found love for camping and being a hands on leader. He spent many summers up at Camp Tesomas where he enjoyed cooking for everyone. He traveled to a few National Jamboree’s and met some friends that lasted throughout his lifetime. He moved up in the scouting world and was elected into the Executive Committee and eventually received the highest award in Scouting with The Silver Beaver Award.

After Jack’s retirement, Betty and himself spent their summer’s camping at their resort in Eagle River and their winters in Brownsville, Texas. They had traveled to some of the most amazing places such as; England, Wales, France, Belgium, Germany, China, Mexico, Canada and the Hawaiian Islands.

Jack is survived by his two children, Son, Michael, Chattanooga, TN, daughter, Marla, Schofield, WI, daughter-in-law, Susan Kukulka, Auburndale, WI, and special friend, Shirley Iczkowski, Schofield, WI.

His eight grandchildren that he loved deeply. Ciara (John) Bauer, Spencer, WI, Arielle (Tim) Koerber, Wausau, WI, Josiah (Caterina) Kukulka, Rib Mountain, WI, Isaac Kukulka, Auburndale, WI, Koby Kukulka, Schofield, WI, Caitlin (Cat) Rogalla, Denver, CO, Sara (Kyle) Kimerling, Green Bay, WI and Holly (Tristan) Peterson, Schofield, WI.

Blessed without measure he was gifted with 10 great grandchildren, Graham, Gianna, Brett and Beckham Bauer, MJ and Elijah Koerber, Callahan Kukulka, Jovie and Jacklyn Kimerling, and Emberlee Peterson.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Wife, (Betty), Son, (Mark Kukulka). He is further survived by his two sisters, Vivian Krieg, Schofield, WI and Jean (Earle) Haupt, Signal Mountain, TN.

Jack loved his God and his children along with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He made sure that he was present in their daily lives and activities.

A very heartfelt thank you to the Aspirus Home Hospice Team that Jack had during his brief illness. Your compassion and care did not go unnoticed and we appreciated you all.

Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 23rd, 2025 with a mass to follow at St. Agnes Church, Schofield, Wisconsin. Brainard Funeral Home Schofield will be assisting the family.