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Richard Kujawa Obituary

July 29, 1936-October 24, 2007 Richard G. Kujawa, 71, passed away October 24, 2007 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born July 29, 1936 in Duluth, Minnesota to John W. and Mary (Jankowski) Kujawa, who are deceased. Also preceded in death by one great grandson, Zeak Garrett. Richard served in the U.S. Army reserves for 7 years and was employed as a truck driver in Minnesota and Colorado. He was formerly a Duluth resident and has resided in Colorado Springs since 1972. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Veronica (Childs) Kujawa; son, Richard G. Kujawa, Jr. of Colorado Springs; three daughters, Deborah Pittman of Colorado Springs; Mary (Thomas) Penning of Hulett, Wyoming and Carolyn Kujawa of Colorado Springs; six grand children, Amber Kristine, Cody, Zachary, Austin, Trenton and Taylor Thomas; two sisters, Marjorie (Reginald) MacMillan of Silver Bay, Minnesota and Shirley (Duane) Koslakiewicz of Duluth, Minnesota and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m., Swan Law Cascade Chapel, 501 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs. Inurnment will take place at the Polish Catholic Cemetery in Duluth at a later date.

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Published by The Gazette from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2007.

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Rick Darby

October 29, 2007

Dear Veronica and family

I am very sorry to hear about your husband. I am a distant cousin through my aunt Elsa Childs, my grandmother was Margaret Odin. I'm from Duluth, and have done some family research on the Douglas and Johnson family from Grand Marais.

I just want to tell you I'm sorry about your loss.

Sincerely, Rick Darby

Tanya Love (Roman)

October 29, 2007

My heart and prayers go out for you and your family. GOD has a reason for everything, and maybe this was why he brought you back to Colorodo.Family is everything!

Marilee Ryan

October 29, 2007

Deepest sympathy to the entire family, The Ryans and Earls

Donna Geving - Slocum

October 27, 2007

Dear Family & Friends:
I have not seen Dick in many years. I am sadden to hear of his passing. We lived across the alley from Dick his brothers, sisters, Mom & Dad as we were all growing up in Duluth. We all had so much fun back then as young kids and teenager. Love and peace to all. Sincerely,
Donna Geving-Slocum

Lloyd & Betty Sue Disch

October 27, 2007

Our sympathy to all of Dick's family. We knew Dick many years ago and remember him well.

Andi Johnson

October 26, 2007

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Dick. Our prayers are with you and family.
Andi and Bob Johnson

Gina Escobar

October 26, 2007

Ronnie, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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