Kenneth Kullmann

Kenneth Gustave Kullmann, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Roswell, GA in his sleep on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Ken was born on October 13, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI, to Elmer Kullmann and Lorraine Elizabeth Schoenbucher. He was preceded in death by his brothers Donald, Russell, and Thomas. He is survived by his beloved sister, Lynn (married to William Brown).

Ken graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1963 with a degree in Letters & Sciences and was a proud Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity brother. While at UW, he met his treasured wife, Eleanor Manley Averill, at the Pi Beta Phi sorority house. They were married in 1964 and shared a remarkable life together.

Ken began his career with IBM in Wisconsin and served in the US Army Reserves. He went on to become a Senior Sales Executive specializing in technology for the insurance industry. He was proud to be a pioneer in the use of early Artificial Intelligence software that revolutionized claims processing. His career took the family from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL, Columbia, SC, and ultimately to Roswell, GA.

While in Madison, WI, he and wife Ellie welcomed two adored girls to their family: Jennifer Lynn Kullmann Weinstein and Kristin Lee Kullmann Golub. Jennifer and her husband Jason live in Los Angeles, CA, with their sons Levi and Milo. Kristin and her family (husband Tom, sons Tripp and Chandler, & daughter Penelope) live in Alpharetta, GA.

Ken and Ellie were longtime members of the Country Club of Roswell, where they were active in ALTA tennis, golf, and cherished the strong community in the Willow Springs neighborhood. For 45 years, CCR was their social and recreational home, filled with enduring friendships and joyful memories. Weekends chocked full of golf, tennis, and Happy Hours were the norm. This group of most solid friends could not possibly be closer, kinder and more thoughtful. The family could not be more grateful for their constant presence and support when Ellie passed (2018) or during the past year and a half as Ken’s tragic ALS disease was diagnosed up until his death.

There was never a consideration for Ken to move to an assisted living facility as there would be no way possible to replace the love, companionship and support of his incredible friend group and support system. Our team of caregivers are incredible people with big hearts and devotion that is so admirable. Thank you to each of you --- the family appreciates you more than you will ever know.

The passports of Ken and Ellie could hold no more stamps. They traveled the world and created abundant memories with friends and family. Being a young, traveling professional, Ken’s Delta SkyMiles number started with a “0” which he always thought was cool. They owned one of the first properties at High Pointe condos next to Rosemary Beach, FL when Rosemary Beach was just actual Rosemary bushes. They owned timeshares in St. Martin and Cabo San Lucas where they spent numerous vacations with friends and family that we all will remember forever.

Ken loved flowers and had a passion for planting colorful annuals on his back deck to create a lovely space to enjoy his CCR golf course view. In that spirit, we will not discourage sending flowers to the Celebration of Life.

Kullmann Family Fund for ALS Research:

In honor of Ken, the family has established the Kullmann Family Fund for ALS Research at the University of Wisconsin. Contributions are welcome and would make Ken proud. Donations may be made to:

The University of Wisconsin Foundation – Kullmann Family ALS Research Fund #132580552

(UW Foundation, US Bank Lockbox Box 78807

Milwaukee, WI, 53278-0807

or online at https://supportuw.org/giveto/ALSReseachFund

Final Resting Place:

Ken and Ellie will soon be laid to rest at the Columbarium at First Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head Island, SC, alongside Ellie’s parents, Donald and Marcella Averill.

Celebration of Life:

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Country Club of Roswell

2500 Club Springs Drive, Roswell, GA 30076

Doors open: 3:30 PM | Program begins: 4:00 PM

Reception with dinner buffet and open bar to follow.

Ken’s wish was for friends and family to “share funny stories”—please come prepared to celebrate a life well-lived with laughter, memories, and love.