Vernon Kukes

Vernon Kukes, 65, of Ferryville, WI died Thursday, August 21, 2014. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in De Soto, WI, with Pastor Grant VanderVelden officiating. Full Military Honors will follow. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of the service Wednesday, August 27 at the funeral home.
Vernon was born June 24, 1949 in Waterloo to John “Jack” and Anna Kukes. He served in the United States Army as an Engineer from 1969 until 1972. He worked as a Boilermaker for local 81. Vernon enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Vernon is survived by his daughter, Sarah (Kris) Krueger of Waukon; his son, Peter (Marilyn) Kukes of Ferryville, WI; his grandchildren, Ethan, Sawyer, Kiana and Remig Krueger, and Skyler, Britt and Dalton Kukes; his siblings, Barb (Chuck) Clapsaddle, David (Sherry) Kukes and Diana (Jim) Rasmussen. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert “Bob” Kukes; and by an uncle and aunt.
Online condolences can be directed to www.vossfh.com. The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of De Soto, WI is serving the family.