Bruce Craig Kula

Bruce was born on June 5, 1951, to Frank and Lorraine Kula, both of whom have predeceased him. He is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Cynthia, and his two loving sisters, Cheryl Van Kempema and Laurie (John) Caracci. His younger brother Lance predeceased him. Bruce was a cherished uncle to Diane (Mark) Matthews, Bryan (Caitlin) Bojanowski, Julie (Gerry) Gonzalez, and Joel (Leigh) Caracci, and a proud great-uncle to Lauren and Kaylin Matthews, Alexandra and Dylan Bojanowski, Clara and Adrian Gonzalez, and Katherine and Carter Caracci.

Bruce was a passionate and talented musician with an infectious love for life and creativity. His musical spirit took flight at age 13 when his father taught him 3 or 4 chords on the guitar. A longtime fan of The Byrds, in 2000 he had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play on stage in Chicago and Milwaukee with his friend and fellow songwriter, Roger McGuinn. Bruce described this moment as "the thrill of his life," and it remained a highlight of his musical journey.

Those who knew Bruce will remember his sharp wit, his sense of humor, and his unwavering dedication to his craft. He leaves behind a legacy of original music that touched the hearts of many. His songs can still be enjoyed on Amazon Music under the name Bruce Kula or Blue Island Beer Club.

For a glimpse into Bruce’s remarkable life, his music, and his story, visit his website at https://brucekula.org/index.html. There you’ll find details about his life and career, along with a selection of his songs. We take comfort knowing that his music will continue to inspire, and his memory will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege to know him.

When asked how he wanted to be remembered, Bruce said please say the following about me, “Nothing gave him greater pleasure than the thought that the sentence he was writing would cause its reader to spray wine across the room.”

A celebration of life will be held in the coming months. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Bruce’s memory to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc. https://www.lbda.org/

Bruce, you will be deeply missed, but your spirit will live on through your music and the many lives you touched. Rest in peace.