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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sheridan Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Jun. 24, 2025.
Ronald (Ron) George Kukal passed away on June 21st, 2025, in his home at the age of 85.
Ron was born in Rushville, NE on October 15, 1939, to George and Ruby (Butterfield) Kukal. He graduated from Rushville High School in 1957.He went on to serve in the Navy from 1961 to 1967 working for the NSA as a communication technician and supervisor. His last duty was aboard the USS Liberty, June 8, 1967. He was a First-Class Petty Officer. He was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, Navy Presidential Unit Citation and Combat Action ribbons. He was given a special ceremony by his shipmates as an honorary Chief Petty Officer in Kalispell, MT. He also co-authored a book with Phil Tourney and Phillip Nelson called “Remember the Liberty”.
He moved to Sheridan in 1979 to work at the VA hospital as an electrician until retiring in 2000.
He was married to Linda and had four children: Jared, Ron, Melissa, and Jason. On October 12, 1991, he married the love of his life, Connie (Mullin) Kukal and gained another son and daughter, Mike and Lynda Grover.He had a goofy charm and a strong-headed spirit that made him unforgettable. Never one to back down from a challenge, he arm-wrestled every grandson-and just about anyone else-who was willing to take him on. He loved to laugh, to tease, and to give everyone a hard time in the most loving way, claiming it built “tough skin.” He never stopped fighting for the truth.
His door was always open, and the porch light was always on-a quiet invitation to anyone who needed a place to feel at home. The cookie jar stayed full, not just for visitors, but for himself too-he had a sweet tooth he never bothered to hide.He was deeply devoted to his family, always finding ways to spoil his grandkids-whether it was helping them buy their first car or making sure college was covered. He believed in taking care of his own and did so with quiet pride and generosity. If someone nearby had a baby, he was the first to ask to hold it, cradling each little one like a gift.
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