Robert T Kulka

Robert T. Kulka, 69 of Danville, passed away on January 26, 2023. He was born on March 27, 1953 in East Chicago, Indiana, to the late John Allen and Janet (Hollowell) Kulka. He married Janice E. Meeks on August 27, 1976 in Tipton at West Street Christian Church. Bob graduated from Munster High School in 1971, attended Wabash College for 2 years, and received his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Ball State University in 1979. His fraternity affiliation was Beta Theta Pi.

He was a project architect for 34 years for CSO Architects in Indianapolis before he retired. Jim Schellinger, Indiana Secretary of Commerce and former CSO Chairman/CEO, presented the Sagamore of the Wabash award to Bob on behalf of Governor Eric J. Holcomb on May 08, 2019 for his outstanding contributions to the State of Indiana through his role in multiple landmark projects including building the Indianapolis Airport, JW Marriott, and the Indianapolis Public Library. Bob worked long hours but in his spare time he enjoyed old classic cars, especially Model A’s and Mustangs, enjoyed big band music, and really enjoyed his Great Pyrenees dogs.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Janice Kulka of Danville; daughter, Erinne (Guy) Loetscher and step granddaughter, Alexandria Loetscher, of Noblesville; sister, Karolyn (Daniel) Bishop and niece, Rachel Bishop, of Munster; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Rod) Robinson of Noblesville; nieces Shawn (John) Rinker, Shelley (Michael) Tanski, Shannon Robinson; nephews, Connor (Danielle) Robinson, Caleb Robinson; and 8 great nieces and nephews. In addition, to cousins Norbert (Jean) Wleklinski, Jeff (Satoko) Boris, Randall Boris, Victoria (Stephen) Craig and Rebecca (Denis) Drury.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Janet Kulka, his grandparents Theodore and Josephine Kulka and Robert and Edna Hollowell, his aunts Joyce Rice and Valeria Wleklinski, aunt and uncle Matt and Cecelia Boris and cousin Deborah Hildebrand. In addition, his in-laws Richard & Patricia Meeks.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 04, 2023 in Baker Funeral Home, Danville, with Dr. P. T. Wilson officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at Arcadia cemetery. 

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