Edwin J. Kulczak.

Kulczak, Edwin J., age 88, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away Thursday June 29, 2023. Born July 18, 1934, to the late Edwin R. and Genevieve {Kalinowski} Kulczak in Toledo, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years; Shirley Ann {Scherie} Kulczak, son; Edwin J. (Mary Rose) Kulczak II of Saline, Michigan, and brother, Michael Kulczak of Frederick, Maryland. Also surviving are grandchildren; Lucas, John, and Samuel Kulczak, step-children; Debbie (Jay) Johnson of Wilmington, Ohio, Douglas Lee Lafferty of New Lexington, Ohio, and step-grandchildren, Jennifer Bone, Shelby Lee Lafferty, and Jessica Rogers and first cousins, James and Marilyn Chlopek.

Edwin was a 1960 graduate of the University of Toledo. He served his country overseas in the Marine Corp from 1953 until 1957.  He retired from Owens Corning Fiberglas after a long and successful career in sales. Edwin enjoyed golf, hunting, bird watching, and the annual prognostications of Puxantawney Phil, the ‘Seer of Seers’.  He was a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox and the University of Toledo Rockets. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, American Legion Post #586 and First Baptist Church, Tipp City. 

Visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until time of service at 11:30 AM Thursday, July 6, 2023 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Pastor Reggie Osborne officiating. Burial to follow at Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City. His family suggests that anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Edwin’s memory to please consider, Shriners Hospitals for Children, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or First Baptist Church, 6533 S Tipp-Cowlesville Rd, Tipp City, OH 45371.