Ronald J. "Ron" Kulek

Ron was born on September 12, 1954 in Springfield, the son of Edmond James and Mary Agnes Duncheon Kulek. He married Cindy Burns on April 7, 1973 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Springfield.

Ron was a 1972 graduate of Griffin High School. For over 30 years he was a general contractor for his business, Kulek Construction. Ron was known for marching to the beat of his own drum. He lived in what his family affectionally referred to as “Ron’s World” and operated on his own time. As an avid outdoorsman, he had a passion for hunting, taxidermy, fishing, craftsmanship, and most of all, gardening, cooking, and showing goats with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald Kulek.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy Kulek of Riverton; one son, Jimmy (wife, Kristina) Kulek of Dawson; one daughter, Valerie (husband, Colby) Hall of Spaulding; four grandchildren, Brooke (husband, Cole) Schaive of OK, Brandi (husband, Austin) Mulligan of Williamsville, and Carson and Caleigh Hall of Spaulding; five great-grandchildren, Bostyn, Berkley, Baylor, Finnley, and Bexley; one brother; two sisters; several aunts and uncles; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Ceremony: 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield, with Rev. David Gessaman officiating. Family will receive friends following the ceremony until 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions there will be limited capacity.

Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center following ceremonies.

Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Home Hospice, 701 North 1st St., Springfield, IL 62718.