Timothy Lee Kukes

Timothy Lee Kukes, 65, of Sheffield Lake passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 at his home after a lengthy illness. Tim was born December 28, 1946 in Lorain, was raised in Vermilion and lived in Sheffield Lake since 1976. . He served his country in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran.. Tim worked for Ford Motor in Lorain and Avon Lake for 42 years. During his spare time, he enjoyed coaching his daughters' softball games. Tim and Kathy enjoyed vacationing in Myrtle Beach and the Florida Gulf coast. His interests included watching the Cleveland Indians and small engine repair. He never turned anyone away. He was kind and generous to everyone he met. He had many friends. He loved and adored his family. He was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (nee Ross) of Sheffield Lake; daughters, Kristen (Ben) Dore' of Sheffield Lake, Kelly Kukes of Sheffield Lake, Lisa Kukes and her companion, Kris Guenther of Lorain; son, Doug (Jane) Kukes of Elyria; grandchildren, Kyle, Jacob, Elliot and Brandon, and a sister, Darlene Judith (Raymond) Stahl of Vermilion. In addition to his parents, Barney and Doris (nee Fleming) Kukes, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Walter and Marilyn. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Funeral services will be Friday August 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Reverend Mark Bogan will officiate. Interment will follow at Birmingham Cemetery where the Vermilion Veterans Council will conduct military honors. The family suggests memorial contributions to Vietnam Veterans Association, P.O. Box 40271, Bay Village, Ohio 44140. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.