Rev. Fred A. Kulovits

Rev. Fred A. Kulovits "Father Fred" 76, Wausau, was born to eternal life, Monday July 3, 2006 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, where he was rehabilitating after recent heart bypass surgery. He was born August 12, 1929 in Chicago, son of the late Fred and Theresa (Ertler) Kulovits. Father Kulovits was ordained to the priesthood on May 9, 1959 for the Diocese of LaCrosse, in Christ the King Chapel at Holy Cross Seminary, LaCrosse, Wisconsin by the Ordaining Prelate, The Most Reverend John P. Treacy, D.D. Father Kulovits attended Loyola University, Chicago, pursuing studies in Economics and Corporate Law; St. Norbert College, West DePere, obtaining certification as an instructor on the secondary level. Father Kulovits received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee, Wisconsin with majors in classical languages and philosophy. At Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a Master of Education Degree was received in secondary education administration and school law. Father's Theology studies were completed at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. Father Kulovits held current memberships in the PHI DELTA KAPPA International Professional Educational Fraternity of Marquette University for 37 years; Chaplain Catholic Order of Foresters, St. Mary Court #498 for 28 years; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Wausau Lodge #248 for 36 years; Loyal Order of Moose Wausau Lodge #1576 for 24 years; Wausau Newman High School Cardinal Club as recipient of the Founders Day Award; Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree, Pere Rene Menard General Assembly and the Third Degree Knights of Columbus, George Schreier Council #1069, Wausau. Some of the former memberships and positions which Father Kulovits held were Vice President and President of the Wisconsin Association of Principals for Catholic Secondary Schools, National Catholic Education Association, Wisconsin Secondary School Administrators Association. Father Kulovits participated, as well, on many local and diocesan commissions and projects. From 1959 to 1976, Father Kulovits held positions at Newman High School, Wausau, Wisconsin as an instructor of Church and World History, Director and teacher of Christian Humanism (an inter-departmental and inter-disciplinary) team effort in theology and sociology. Also, he was an instructor in General Business, Economics, Accounting and Senior Mathematics. From 1966 to 1976, Father was the assistant Principal and Principal at Newman High School. During this time, he served as Associate Pastor of the Wausau Parishes of St. Anne and St. James; in Schofield, St. Therese; in Weston, St. Agnes. From 1976 through 1994, Father was the Pastor of the Wausau Parish dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of Our Blessed Mother, St. Mary. During the initial stages of his priesthood, Father Kulovits recorded meditations for retreat monasteries and centers. He also composed and recorded biblical stories for children under the guidance and supervision of the teaching staff at St. Francis Major Seminary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During his final pastorate, Father Kulovits was instrumental in establishing the St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Elementary and Middle Schools in Wausau with the merging efforts from the parishes of St. Mary and St. James. This served as a pilot educational endeavor which would eventually result in the establishment of what today is known as Newman Wausau Catholic Schools. Following his retirement from active ministry in 1994, because of medical necessity, Father Kulovits assisted parishes throughout Marathon County. In addition, he visited and celebrated the liturgy for residents in nursing facilities and hospice care. Father Kulovits is survived by his caring benefactors, friends and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2006, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. The Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki will preside and the homilist will be Rev. Allan L. Slowiak. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Ill. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services all at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. There will be a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the church with Deacon Peter Burek presiding. Pallbearers for the service will be Michael Fox, John Jablonski, Rev. Allen Jakubowski, Michael Knauf, Roy Kocik, John Mayer, John O'Malley and Rev. James Schaefer. Honorary pallbearers for the service will be Revs. William Blazewicz, A. Joseph Follmer, James Logan, Bernard Raschke, Lyle Schulte and Dennis Stanchik. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, is assisting the Diocese of LaCrosse and the family with arrangements. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com The following is the final paragraph from the Last Will and Testament of Father Fred Kulovits: "Finally, I commend my body to the dust from which it came. I commend my spirit and my soul to God, my Father, by Whose hands it was created. I commend my memory to all those whom I have loved. Their number is greater than I can name. I commend myself, as well, to all those who have loved me. This number I do not know. I commend myself to all those whom I have helped in any way through God's grace. To all of the aforementioned, I ask you to pray for me that I may finally rest in the peace of Christ and his Beloved Mother, Mary, whom I have sought throughout my earthly life, a life which I now gladly and joyfully give back to God." Memorials may be directed to Resurrection Parish, 621 N. Second Street, Wausau, WI 54403 Requiescat in pace!