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Kenneth M. Kulju
Date of Death: October 1, 2019
Date of Birth: March 12, 1932
Biography:
Kenneth Matthew Kulju
Kenneth M. Kulju, 87, previously from Warminster, PA died on October 1st at The Highlands Topsham, Maine.
Ken was born in March 12, 1932 in Hancock, Michigan and grew up in nearby Coburntown on Quincy Hill.
He graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1954 with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. He was a defenseman for the
Michigan Tech Huskies hockey team, 1951-54, a four-time letterman. He worked shortly for General Motors until he was called to active duty by
the Army in September 1954. He served as a Lieutenant with the Ordnance Corp at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Frankford Arsenal in
Philadelphia, PA. After his service was completed in 1956, he continued his Engineering career and retired in 1993 as Vice President of Product
Engineering and Quality from SPS Technologies in Jenkintown, Pa.
Ken met his wife, Betty MacMullin, in Philadelphia, and recently celebrated 63 years of marriage. Active in community service, Ken was a
Shriner, and did extensive volunteer work for St. John's United Methodist Church of Ivyland, PA and Boy Scouts Troop 5 of Churchville,
PA. He was an avid golfer, traveler, and his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ken is survived by his wife, Betty Jane Kulju, his daughter Kathy Lynn Settelen (and husband, John) of Phippsburg, ME and son, Ken Kulju of New
York City. He has two grandchildren, Bryan Settelen (and wife, Kimberly) of Boston, MA and Kelly Robinson (and husband, Kevin) of York, ME as
well as three great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to St. John's United Methodist Church of Ivyland, PA or The Shriner's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA. Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralalternatives.net