Kenneth J. Kukler Sr. – Valparaiso, Ind.

Kenneth J. Kukler Sr., 80 of Valparaiso, Ind., passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born June 28, 1942, in Washington Township, to Alexander and Mary Kniha Kukler. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Ken made his career as a millwright working for 30 years at Bethlehem Steel and three years at U.S. Steel. He was a member of the American Legion Post 260 of Portage, enjoyed spending time at the Broken Arrow Campground, and loved his little Yorkie buddies, Tonka and Tango. Ken is survived by his children, April Delaney, Ken (Tina) Kukler Jr. and Jason (fiancée, Selina Calvillo) Kukler; grandchildren, Gavin, Noelle, Connor and Klara; and his brothers, Alex Kukler and Gary (Kathy) Kukler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Mary Kukler; sister, Deloris Ricciuto; and mother of his children, Judith Kukler-Jones.