Ronald Edwin Kukal's Obituary
Ronald Edwin Kukal, our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend went home to be with our Lord on July 21st, 2017, He was surrounded by his family and friends. Ron was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 1941. He worked for thirty-two years. He retired from the communications industry at forty-three years old and he began a new career selling adjustable bed. Ronald inherited his father-in-law’s business, He sold and repaired adjustable beds for twenty plus years. During this time, he often had the opportunity to share his love for the Lord with many of his customers. In his late sixties, he returned to a love of music that he had early in life with, playing the trumpet, He was in five bands and very active with the many concerts at various local venues until losing his sight, three years ago due to illness. He loved interacting with people and never knew a stranger, we shall miss him greatly but know in our hearts that he is now playing glorious music on his horn for his creator and the angels. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Marie Kukal. He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Kukal of Dallas; daughter, Beth Kukal of Dallas, daughter, Margaret Sylvester and husband Tony Sylvester of Piano, step-daughter, Summon Bali and husband, Greg Bali of Savannah; grandsons, Calvin Sylvester and Scarlett Sylvester of Dallas, Sam Sylvester of Plano; granddaughter, Yasraine Griffin of Savannah; brother, Gerry Kukal of Las Vegas, Nevada and former wife and friend, Maty Kufcal of Piano. The memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 27th at 11:00 am at Arapaho United Methodist Church located at 1400 W. Arapaho Road, Richardson, Texas. Flowers may be sent to the church or a donation may be made in his name.
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