Louis "Bud" Kuta

Louis "Bud" Kuta, age 89, died Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial is in St. Bonaventure Cemetery with military honors by The American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard.

Louis Kuta was born June 27, 1933, to Charles and Antonia (Murray) Kuta in Columbus. After attending school, he went to work for MH Van Berg. In 1953, Bud enlisted in the US Army. After his discharge in 1955, he began traveling with Van Berg Thoroughbred horse racing. On January 9, 1960, he was united in marriage to Rose Marie Paczosa at St. Stanislaus in Duncan. Rose Marie and Bud were a founding family of St. Isidore Catholic Church.
Bud worked for Van Berg Thoroughbreds for 35 years. He also worked for BDs and Lost Creek School.
Bud enjoyed bowling, playing horseshoes, and polka dancing.

Bud is survived by:
His wife Rose Kuta of Columbus
Daughter Barb (Tim) Cave of Columbus
Daughter Chris Knake of Hastings
Son Bob (Becky) Kuta of Columbus
Son Pat (Rhonda) Kuta of Columbus
5 Grandchildren: Jason (Lisa) Cave, Jami (Nick) Heiss, Joe (Kellie) Cave, Trenton (Ashley) Kuta, and Lauren Kuta
9 great grandchildren
Sister: Alice (Dan) Tschantre of Columbus
Sister: Betty Zywiec of Columbus
Brother: Chuck Kuta of Columbus
Many nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by:
His parents
Son in law Kevin Knake
Sisters:  Irene, Evelyn and Virginia