David Kuckuk

MADISON - David Kuckuk, age 76, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday,Nov. 30, 2010, at St. Marys hospital. Dave was born July 13, 1934, in Shawano. He was active in Boy Scouting for 30 years, initially achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and later serving professionally as District Scout Executive. He served in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer for two years in Germany during the late 1950s. In 1978, he fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming an aircraft mechanic, rising to the position of Inspector/Instructor while teaching at the Gateway Tech College. He graduated from UW-Stout at age 60 with a BS in Secondary Education, and retired at age 65 as chief quality inspector at American Champion Aircraft. Throughout his full life Dave enjoyed his lakeside cottage, being outdoors hunting, fishing, and turning his boys into men. He was an enthusiastic geocacher, devoted to the study of genealogy and proud of his achievements as a private pilot. He cherished the time he spent with the Knights of Columbus, his friends at the Model A Ford Club, and volunteering at his church. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Connie (Stoehr) of Madison; and his five sons, Matt (Christine) of Moraga, Calif., Eric (Jeanette) of Sevierville, Tenn., Paul (Sue) of Wautoma, Robert (Jenny) of OFallon, Ill. and Mark (Cathy) of Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rolland (Zina); and a brother, Fredrick, all of Shawano. He adored the company of his 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave, Madison, at noon on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday at the church before the service beginning at 9 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers are encouraged to the Fisher House (www.fisherhouse.org) to support the families of our wounded veterans or to the charity of your choice. Memorials: Donations in lieu of flowers are encouraged to the Fisher House (www.fisherhouse.org) to support the families of our wounded veterans or to the charity of your choice. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, at noon on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding.