Harold Kurkowski Obituary

Age - 96

September 10, 2023

Wichita, KS

Harold Kurkowski, age 96, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Harold was born to Joseph and Elma Kurkowski on January 24, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan. He served in WW2 as Army Special Forces, will be remembered as the guy who would always lend a hand, and the best father figure to many. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings; and wife of 68 years, Betty Jean Milbank-Kurkowski. Harold is survived by: his daughter, Joy Kurkowski; sons, Ricky Kurkowski and Ronny Kurkowski; grandsons, Ellex Arnecke and Kenn Arnecke; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Private family service was held for Harold at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11800 W. Kellogg, Wichita, Kansas, 67209. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. ResthavenMortuary-Cemetery. com for the Kurkowski family.

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