David A. Kulas Sr.

David A. Kulas Sr., 95, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Athenian Living in Athens under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

He was born in Athens on July 22, 1927 to the late John and Rose (Hiebl) Kulas.  Later, on July 24, 1948, David was united in marriage to the former Elvera Kalepp in Athens.  He worked as a dairy farmer for many years until his retirement in 2010.  David was also well-known for showing draft horses at many of the local fairs for over 40 years.

Survivors include his wife, Elvera; children, Donna Albrecht, Dianna (Lee) Ziebell, Dave Jr (Kathy) Kulas, and Mike (Andrea) Kulas; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Christine Dassow; sisters-in-law, Betty Bunkelman, Janice Houts, Karen Kalepp, and Kathleen Kulas; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rose Kulas; brothers, Sylvester (Geraldine) Kulas, Ted (Estella) Kulas, and Ambrose Kulas; brothers and sisters-in-law, James Kalepp, Bernard (Nancy) Bunkelman, Harold Bunkelman, Russ Bunkelman, Al Houts, Ken Scheffler, and Lester Dassow; son-in-law, Tom Albrecht Sr.; father and mother-in-law, Otto and Irene Kalepp; and step-mother-in-law, Florence Kalepp.

Private family services will take place.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

A special thank you from the family to St. Croix Hospice and Athenian Living for their tender care of our dad.