This isn’t your typical obituary but Brendon David Kuleck, 35 wasn’t the typical son, brother or friend.
He lived his life full, full of love, laughs and knowledge. He was a giver a giver of big easy love. He touched so many and will continue to teach us about ourselves.
Brendon was born in Peru, Illinois to his loving Parents Edward Kuleck and Pamela Carr.
He grew on to attend Columbia University and fall in love with Chicago. Chicago was his city, his passion for the White Sox, Bulls and Bears was ever present in his every day clothing choices and online habits.
Brendon also had mad love for the world of music, even at a young age he had a handle on all things music whether it was new genres, artists or concerts.
His life brought him to many places after Chicago including Seattle and Portland. He landed a job for his favorite company Nike. This job drove his attachment to sneakers, he already knew more than any man should about shoes. Throughout his life he became a collector.
As life should be he returned to his city, the city he fell in love with all those years ago.
He will be missed by all. He will be remembered through his father, Edward J. Kuleck Jr. (Christina); his brother, Mark Kuleck (Laura); his sister, Lauren Kuleck (Josh); his grandparents, Rose and Bill Carr; and all of his loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
He has joined his mother, Pamela Sue Carr; his grandparents, Annette and Edward Kuleck Sr.; and his aunt, Karen Kuleck.
Everyone who was touched by Brendon is invited to attend Prayers at 3:45 and Visitation on Tuesday, October 9th at the Ottawa Funeral Home from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Services will begin at 10am on Wednesday, October 10th at St. Columba Church.
Brendon will carried to his final resting place by Blaise Abderholden, Chris Gelbuda, Garrett Watson, Todd Larson, Clayton Brown, and Ryan Coppotelli and laid next to his mother at Oakwood Memorial Park.
Brendon has been laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer.
