William “Bill” J. Kucera passed away November 21, 2022, at the age of 87. He was born June 12, 1935 in Chicago to the late William and Lillian Kucera. Bill attended the University of Notre Dame where he received a B.S. in Metalurgy, and the University of Chicago, where he earned his MBA in computer programming. He worked at Union Carbide for the Atomic Energy Commission, Stuart Oil Co., and Griffin Wheel Co.
Survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Blanche (nee Suva); loving father to Laura (Peter) Spinella, Melissa (Vin) Isaiah and William (Bonnie) Kucera; cherished grandfather of Emily and Kendall Kucera, Lou and Luca Spinella and Amada Isaiah; dear brother to Ronald (Camille) Kucera; and further survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his daughter in infancy, Susan Mary and his brother Robert (the late Virginia) Kucera.
A visitation and prayer service were held on Friday, Nov. 25 at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – The Ahlgrim Chapel, 567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, donations may be written to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284; American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601; or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116. For info, 630-834-3515 or www.elmhurstfh.com
