Dennis Jr. Kulikowski, age 81, of Manitou Beach, formerly of Dearborn, MI, passed away peacefully, May 15, 2025, at Hospice of Lenawee, with his loving wife, LeLoni by his side. He was born March 9, 1944 in Wyandotte, MI, to Stanley and Norine (Martell) Kulikowski. Dennis worked 1st job at Detroit News as paperboy. Kim Craft Printers, 12 years at George A. O’Dien Underground Construction. (worked on Renaissance Center in Detroit). Last worked 27 years for Ford Motor Company Research Engineering as plumber/pipefitter in Dearborn, MI. In 2005, he retired to Devil’s Lake, Manitou Beach, MI. Dennis was drafted into US Army, May 1965 to May 1967. He served 40th Armor M-41 Tank Division in Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska. He skied for the Army. He married LeLoni E.M. Lindner July 15, 1967 at Sacred Heart Church in Dearborn, MI. He was a hunter & loved in spring finding morel mushrooms & asparagus. Come summer, loved sun & boating. Fall & winter was deer hunting. This family tradition was four generations strong. Other hobbies doing puzzles, playing games, watching Lions football, cooking, old cars, and riding his blue Ford tractor. In addition to his wife, LeLoni, he is survivied by his only son, Dennis James (Rebecca) Kulikowski of Milan, MI: grandsons, Alan J.Kulikowski, of Georgia, Mason S. (Samantha) Kulikowski of Washington, David Allen Frazier, Milan, MI and great grandson Bennett Walker Kulikowski. Brother, Stanley (Marva) Kulikowski, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Norine Kulikowski and brother Donald F. Kulikowski. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Purse Funeral Home in Adrian, MI. www.PurseFuneralHome.com
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