Fred J. Kulanda

Fred John Kulanda, 73, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 2nd at home with his loving wife at his side.

Fred was born January 18th, 1939 in Cleveland Township, the son of John and Irene (Clark) Kulanda.

Fred spent most of his working career in the construction field. Fred in his healthier years enjoyed mushrooming, fishing and deer hunting. He also enjoyed visiting the casino, watching the Detroit Tigers play and the Mollie B Polka Party on TV. Fred had a sense of humor we all enjoyed and always was ready with a "corny" joke.

Fred is survived by his wife Theresa Galla Kulanda of 48 years; daughter, Jennifer Francis of Penrose Colorado and son, Scott Kulanda of Traverse City; grandchildren, Chloe and Jacob Kulanda and Caleb, Isaac and Zachary Francis; brother Richard (Charlene) Kulanda; brothers-in-law Edward (Pauline) Galla, Leonard (Charlene) Galla and sister-in-law Helen Galla.

He was preceded in death by his son, Robert in 1967; parents; sister in infancy; parents-in-law and brother-in-law, Raymond Galla.

Cremation will take place and a memorial Mass will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, December 5th at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Silver Lake Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Rev. Greg McCallum will officiate.

Private graveside services will be held in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at Isadore at a later date.

Memorial Contributions my be directed to Munson Hospice or for Mass Intentions.