Stanley Earl Kucholick

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father.

Stanley Earl “Butch” Kucholick, 79, of Galveston, passed away peacefully at 6:01 pm, on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo. He was born on August 28, 1946, in Kokomo, Indiana. He was the son of Stanley Joseph and Dana Jeanne (St. John) Kucholick. He was engaged to his love, Cindy (Hultz) Walker, and she survives.

Stan was a 1964 graduate of Kokomo High School. He worked as a supervisor at Delco Electronics for 41 years and retired in September of 2008. He was a lifetime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and lived and devoted his life for his Lord. He proudly served our country in the United States Army and was a member of the Galveston American Legion. Stan was a skilled baseball player in high school. He was offered a scholarship to play baseball at University of Kentucky. He played baseball while in the Army and for a semi professional team, the Kokomo Highlanders, after he was honorably discharged. Stan really looked forward to his Friday morning breakfast with his buddies. He found joy in doing almost any activity outdoors, but especially hunting, fishing, golfing, and mushroom hunting. Stan will be remembered for being witty and playing practical jokes on people. He was supportive of his grandchildren’s sporting events and extracurricular activities. In his later years of life, Stan had an ever-growing passion for showing his cherished dogs Utah, Indiana, Pixie and Molly. Stan and Cindy enjoyed traveling the country together showing their beloved fur babies and socializing with their French Brittany dog family.

Stan is survived by his fiancé, Cindy Walker; children, Sonya (Tanner Rinehart) Kucholick, Jennifer (Brandon) Wilson, Leisa (Chris) Nixon, Ruthanna (Keith) Kile, and Stanley (Chelsea) Kucholick; siblings, Kathann Zehring, Karole (Terry) Smith, Christine Kucholick-McKillip, John Kucholick, Mark Kucholick, Debra (Dan) Robinson, Joseph (Kim) Kucholick, James Kucholick, and Karen Kucholick; sister-in-law, Janet Kucholick; grandchildren, Michael Kucholick, Ryan (Erica) Nearon, Kayla (Mickey) Snider, Joshua (Sara) Snider, Tyler (Sara) Nearon, Braiden Walton, Feenix Kile, Bryson Walton, Ela Dean, Fuddy Kile, Kaydence Wilson, Ireland Kile, Ila Nixon, and Nolan Nixon; great-grandchildren, Chloe, Paige, Hunter, Michaela, Elaina, Rozlyn, Eric, Zaedyn, William, Oliver, Sam; special love for Payson, Axel, Arelia, Eddie; and his beloved dog, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Stephen Kucholick; two nephews; a niece; and beloved dog, Molly.

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Stan’s life will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1229 N Washington Street, Kokomo, with Rev. Fr. Christopher Shocklee, the celebrant. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army and Kokomo VFW Military Rites Team. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 3 pm to 7 pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the church. A Rosary will be offered on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kokomo Humane Society or to St. Patrick Catholic Church. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be made at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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