Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at the Adams Trinity Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. The Rev. Doug Steinke will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday at the Church.

Elaine was born December 11, 1922 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Theodore and Alma Linda Paulina (Busse) Kobs. She grew up in a family of eight children. She was an original member of the Fond du Lac Mickey Mouse Club. The family moved to Adams, Wisconsin in the late 1920’s. Her family owned and operated the Kob’s Shoe Store in Adams. Elaine worked in the store after school repairing shoes. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1940. She married Edward Kulmatycki on October 7, 1940 in the Little Brown Church in Iowa.

The first year of marriage was spent in Chicago, IL and then Edward was drafted and she traveled from camp to camp with her daughter Rosemary until he went overseas. After 3 years of WWII Ed came home and they took over Big Flats Tavern, working side by side. She was deeply devoted to her husband Ed, her daughters and family. They sold the bar in 1972 and retired. They then worked for fun at Sky-Line with Ed’s tap dancing on the bar and Elaine waitressing. She also worked at Ken’s Clothing for her daughter and son-in-law. Elaine lived in Big Flats until 1987 and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church until she moved to Adams.

She purchased the former Harry Wormet farm and completely remodeled it. Elaine was proud to be a member of the Adams Trinity Lutheran Church and rarely missed church or church activities. She was a quiet witness in her walk of faith in Christ.

Elaine was content to be a homemaker and never complained about her lot in life. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, doing upholstery, puzzles, and woodworking. Elaine also enjoyed retreats with her brothers and sisters, and going to Sugar Creek Bible Camp. She was an excellent seamstress, sewing for her family. Elaine loved animals of all kinds, making sure they never went hungry – especially her dog, Toby. Her mission in life was to make sure her husband, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were baptized and confirmed Lutherans. She had a gentle and sweet spirit and was very generous and proud lady. Elaine worked tirelessly to provide for her family’s need throughout her lifetime. After selling her farm in 1991, she lived with her daughter Donna and enjoyed her life with them. Elaine looked forward to Tuesdays with her sister-in-law Anne. The past six months, Elaine lived with Rosemary and added more people to the list of people that loved and enjoyed her. She was a special lady and will be missed by her family and friends.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; Theodore and Alma Kobs, her husband Edward – 1979; brothers, Roger and Julius and his wife Bertha Kobs; sister, Betty and her husband Chipper Chapman; son-in-law, Ken Kotlowski, Sister-in-law, Jeanette Kobs; Brother-in-law, Howard Squire; Brother-in-law, Leo Fasel; Mother and Father-in-law, Mary and Joseph Kulmatycki; brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Ruth Kulmatycki.

Grandchild: Cheryl (Mark) Zaucha of Friendship, WI

Grandchild: Hans (Andrea) Christensen of Friendship, WI

Grandchild: Robert Christensen of Arkdale, WI

Grandchild: Mary Christensen of Adams, WI

GreatGrandchild: Bryan Kotlowski of Friendship, Wisconsin

GreatGrandchild: Tyler and Haley Seigel of Adams, WI

GreatGrandchild: Evan and Jena Bloch of Adams, WI