Jerome "Jerry" Kulcak

Jerome “Jerry” Kulcak, 100, of Rosenberg, Texas passed away on January 12, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 19, 1923 in Fairchilds, Texas to Joseph and Lena (Chytka) Kulcak. Jerry honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a long-time member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg. Jerry held memberships in Knights of Columbus, KJT, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a lifetime member of the Cotton Gin Association. Jerry started farming for his Dad on an old log wheel tractor and continued when his Dad was unable to farm any longer. He and his brother, Alphonse, farmed together for many years. They were the first to own a modern cotton picker in Fort Bend County. Jerry also worked for Dow Chemical in Freeport for 36 years in the electrical field before retiring. In 1979 he was asked to manage the Fairchilds Farmers Gin and brought it up to modern standards. He also had a great love of investing in the stock market. This loving father, Popo, uncle and friend will truly be missed. In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, Emma Gurecky Kulcak; brother, Alphonse Kulcak; sister, Margaret Vallet; son-in-law, Peter Brysch and grandson, Chad Turman. Survivors include his children, Elaine Kulcak Lindemann, Sidney Kulcak and wife, Teresa, and Renee Kulcak Brysch, Mark Prazak; grandchildren, Amanda Turman, Lauren Kulcak Walters and husband, Justin, Logan Kulcak and wife, Shelby, Cynthia Brysch and husband, Chris MacDonald and Sarah Brysch and husband, Chris Perez. Jerry’s legacy will live on through his great grandchildren, Knox Kulcak, Cotton & Emma Walters and Nash Kulcak. He is also survived by his close companion, Mary Ann West; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Rosary at 11:00 a.m. and Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg. Burial with military honors to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Pallbearers will include Logan Kulcak, Mark Kulcak, Steve Benesh, Chris MacDonald, Chris Perez and Howard Gurecky. For those wishing, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1416 George St, Rosenberg, TX 77471 or Holy Rosary Catholic School, 1426 George St., Rosenberg, TX 77471. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd.(Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218), Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Jerome "Jerry" Kulcak

February 19, 1923 - January 12, 2024