Donald J. Kukla Michigan City, Indiana Obituary

Donald J. Kukla

<p>Donald J. Kukla</p> <p>June 10, 1937 - October 19, 2020</p> <p>Donald J. Kukla, 83, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 19, 2020.</p> <p>Private family services and burial will take place at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements.</p> <p>Preceded in death by siblings: Juanita, Alice, Ernest, Daniel, Frank and Harold.</p> <p>Survived by daughter, Karen; sons Jason and David; and three grandchildren: Jacob, Scarlett, and Molly.</p> <p>Donald was a U.S. Navy Veteran, who served on the USS Forrestal. In 2000, Donald retired after 25 years as a harness racing owner, trainer and driver. Donald enjoyed his retirement as an accomplished poker player at the Blue Chip Casino.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
June 10, 1937 - October 19, 202006/10/193710/19/2020
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Donald J. Kukla

June 10, 1937 - October 19, 2020

Donald J. Kukla, 83, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 19, 2020.

Private family services and burial will take place at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements.

Preceded in death by siblings: Juanita, Alice, Ernest, Daniel, Frank and Harold.

Survived by daughter, Karen; sons Jason and David; and three grandchildren: Jacob, Scarlett, and Molly.

Donald was a U.S. Navy Veteran, who served on the USS Forrestal. In 2000, Donald retired after 25 years as a harness racing owner, trainer and driver. Donald enjoyed his retirement as an accomplished poker player at the Blue Chip Casino.

 

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