Jacqueline H. Kuck, age 93, of Grafton Wisconsin went to be with the Lord, and was reunited with her loving husband, Dale G. Kuck on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Wauwatosa Wisconsin. Jacqueline was born on September 16, 1929, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Erwin and Lillie (DeGroot) Ramm. She married Rev. Dale Gene Kuck of New Knoxville, Ohio, on July 18, 1953, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, which started a 68 year long romance and adventure. They spent over 55 years enjoying the Merrill community, in which they raised a family and built their careers. After graduation from Lakeland University in 1948, she taught biology, history, and reading. She enjoyed teaching and believed that reading opened the door to opportunities. She was also passionate about St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ and the Merrill Food Pantry. Jackie would participate and support these organizations whenever the opportunity presented itself. Jacqueline’s life was centered around God, family, and friends. She made everyone feel special and went above and beyond to assist and serve others. She actively participated in numerous church and community organizations with the focus of enhancing the lives of others. She found comfort and enjoyment spending time at lake Pesobic, in Merrill with family and friends. For over 50 years, she had the privilege of ending her days watching beautiful sunsets. Jacqueline also enjoyed traveling. Jacqueline and Dale traveled to 35 foreign counties, all 50 states and many Caribbean islands. When she reached 75 years of age, she started painting and found enjoyment and contentment in painting flowers and scenery.
Jacqueline is survived by her two sons, Kevin (Kathy) Kuck of Sanibel, Florida, and Kraig (Sheila) Kuck of Port Washington, Wisconsin. She is also survived by five grandchildren (Justin, Kimberly, Kraig, Joshua, and Jordan), five great-grandchildren (Clara, Audrey, Luna, Sterling, and Stella) and one sister Jodell (Jack) Henning of Sheboygan Falls. Jacqueline is preceded in death by her husband the Rev. Dale Kuck, parents, Erwin, and Lillie (DeGroot) Ramm; two sisters Aleeta Wernecke and Dona Heinig.
A funeral service for Jacqueline will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Stephens United Church of Christ in Merrill. Pastor Mike Southcombe will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, from 10:00 AM until the time the service, also at the church. Burial will follow in the Merrill Memorial Park Cemetery. A memorial fund is being established for St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ and the Merrill Community Food Pantry. Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are encouraged and may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.