Harold R. Kulat
Harold R. Kulat, age 100, of Western Springs, passed away on September 13, 2022; beloved husband of the late Evelyn (née Baum); loving father of Randall (Elizabeth Austin), Robert, Bradley (Gretchen), & Pamela Tawse; proud grandfather of Madeline, Claire, Ryan, Jeffrey, Jake, Grace, Konrad, Greta, Wyatt, & Ian; loving son of the late Gustav & Bertha; dear brother of the late Irene, Elmer, & Edward; uncle and friend of many. Born and raised in Chicago, Harold graduated from Jones Commercial High School and, after serving in the Army during WWII, returned to Jones to teach for more than 35 years.
Visitation 2 to 6 pm on Sunday, September 18 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family and friends will meet at Grace Lutheran Church of Western Springs, 4101 Wolf Rd., Western Springs, IL 60558 on Monday, September 19 for an 11 a.m. Funeral Service. Interment Concordia Cemetery, Forest Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Harold’s name to Grace Lutheran Church of Western Springs are appreciated. Funeral information: (708) 352-6500
So sad to hear of Uncle Harold’s passing. He was a great man and will be missed by all. Always many fun times with he and Aunt Evelyn. The last remaining elder connected with the Baum family. Wish we could have been there to help celebrate his 100th birthday! Always the voice of reason….. Miss the old days and the family connections. Prayers to his family and grandchildren.
Darlene Baum Kellner & Dan Kellner
Thanks Darlene. My dad had a great time at his 100th birthday party. He loved the Baum family and I think felt closer to Grandma Baum than he did to his own mother. He went quickly and quietly after a long and happy life.
Randy
Our deepest sympathy on Uncle Harold’s passing. The last of a special generation. What a wonderful person. So many special memories! Family bunko games in heaven 🥰
With love,
Janice (Baum) & Steve Milner & Family
Parker, Colorado
Thanks Janice. He was indeed a wonderful person. He was physically and mentally sharp until the very end.
Randy
My sympathies to all as Harold lived an extended rewarding life through which he served so many as husband, father, teacher, and friend. He was my Aunt Irene’s brother – she was married to my mother’s brother – and his wife Evelyn was one of who we called “The Baum Girls,” a long-time loyal family at our former Beautiful Savior Church in Chicago. Irene had hoped to achieve that 100-year milestone, but the Lord took her just shy of 99. I’ll be able to regularly pay my respects to them both at Concordia since their resting places lie just one section over from some of my family’s graves.
Thank you Robert. I think that my dad wanted to beat Irene’s record. Their father died at about 96, so there must be some family longevity gene.
Randy Kulat
I heard recently of Harold’s passing. I am a retired history teacher from Jones High School. When I began teaching at Jones in the 1980’s, Harold was a senior member of the Social Studies Department. I was a young man in my twenties. Harold treated me with kindness and respect. I greatly appreciate the help Harold gave me in the beginning of my teaching career. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word.