Kenneth J. Zulkoski, age 72, of Columbus died Monday, March 25, 2013 at his home in Columbus.
Kenneth John Zulkoski was born May 21, 1940 in Elyria, Nebraska to Raymond and Julia (Baran) Zulkoski. He grew up in the Elyria and Ord area where he attended schools. Ken moved to Columbus after high school. He was drafted into the US Army in 1963 where he was stationed in France and Germany. In 1965 he returned to Columbus where he was united in marriage to Eleanor Kula on October 22, 1966 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Krakow. They lived in Columbus where Ken worked at Goodyear/Columbus Tire for 34 years. Ken was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing, camping, cars and car shows, Husker football, golfing, grandchildrens activities, polka dancing, and taking care of his yard.
He is survived by:
Wife Eleanor Zulkoski of Columbus
Son Rob (Amy) Zulkoski of Lithia, FL
Son Rodney (Dawn) Zulkoski of Grand Island
Daughter Rhonda Rogers of Columbus
Son Roger (Angela) Zulkoski of Columbus
Son Ross (Rebecca Kouba) Zulkoski of Columbus
Brother Larry (Janet) Zulkoski of Columbus
Sister Rita (Lee) Moeller of Columbus
Brother Dave (Nancy) Zulkoski of Columbus
Brother Don (Barb) Zulkoski of Columbus
Sister Donna (Jerry) Mimick of Marshalltown, IA
11 Grandchildren: Danielle, Aaron, Kate, Alec, Rachel, Paige, Trevor, Dalton. Nevaeh, Riley, and Avery
He is preceded in death by:
Parents Raymond and Julia Zulkoski
Sister and Brother-in-law Ilene and Lester Savage