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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

John Robert

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Kulp

Nov 22, 1935 — Apr 10, 2021

Obituary

John Robert "Bob" Kulp aka "The Cadillac Man" , 85, of Telford, PA; formerly of Harleysville, PA passed away and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was the loving husband of the late Arlene G. (Nace) Kulp for 64 years. Bob was born in Harleysville, PA to the late John H. Kulp and the late Kathryn H. (Heckler) Kulp.

He graduated from Franconia Schoolhouse. Bob worked in the shipping department for the former Peerless Footwear in Telford, PA. He then worked as a manager in the reconditioning department for the former Keyser-Miller Ford Company in Souderton, PA for 21 years, until retiring in 1984. After retiring, Bob worked part-time as a customer service representative for the former Clemens Supermarket in Souderton for 13 years and then as a greeter for Walmart in Harleysville for 3 years.

He was a former member of Salford Mennonite Church and a current member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Ridge Valley in Sellersville where he served as a choir member. Bob was a member of the Souderton Lions Club, Indian Valley Kiwanis Club, National Cadillac LaSalle Club in Columbus, OH, Local Cadillac LaSalle Club in Valley Forge, PA, and The Five-Liter Chapter of the Cadillac LaSalle Club in East Stroudsburg, PA.

He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Bob had a passion for cars which included his classic collection of Cadillac's, detailing cars, and collecting die cast cars. He loved camping with his family annually in various locations. Bob also loved going to breakfast daily with his friends and family. He enjoyed listening to gospel music and attending religious music concerts.

Bob was a caring, loving, compassionate man who had a great sense of humor, loved to laugh, and enjoyed telling a good joke.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda L. Trauger & husband, Michael of Telford, PA; his son, Harold "Howie" R. Kulp & life partner, Lisa of Quakertown, PA; and his two grandsons, Mark R.W. Trauger & Joshua M.R. Trauger, both of Telford, PA.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19 South Fifth Street, Perkasie, Pennsylvania 18944 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am.

Burial will take place at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery in Sellersville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Ridge Valley, 910 Allentown Road, Sellersville, PA, 18960 ( http://www.stjohnridgevalley.com/ ).

Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com .

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Funeral Services

Viewing

April
17

Saturday

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Perkasie

19 South 5th Street, Perkasie, PA 18944

10:00 - 11:00 am

Funeral Service

April
17

Saturday

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Perkasie

19 South 5th Street, Perkasie, PA 18944

Starts at 11:00 am

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