Michael James Kucharski, age 60, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday evening, April 7, 2026.

Michael was born in Racine, WI on March 18, 1966 to James and Nancy (nee: Tutak) Kucharski. He was a graduate of Washington Park High School. In April of 1996, Michael was united in marriage with Joyce Elaine (nee: Mathieus). Sadly, she passed away on September 7, 2021.

Throughout the years, some of Michael's hobbies included biking, crafts, football, basketball, baseball, Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Bears. Michael loved to be with family and extensive circle of friends.

Surviving are his son, Anthony Kucharski; dad & mom, James & Nancy Kucharski; sister, Debbie (Dave) Kruger; sister-in-law, Sandi Kucharski; nieces & nephews, Katie-Lynne Schneider. Jeremy (Sharon) Kucharski, Morgan (Brian) Zakrzewski and Amanda Kruger; aunt, Mary Lou (Dave) Redmon; uncles, John & Thomas Kucharski; cousins, Julie Redmon & Jeff (Dana) Redmon; loyal friends, Lorie Sorenson & David Middleton; other relatives & friends – too numerous to mention all by name.

Michael was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Kucharski; brother, Richard J. Kucharski; nephew, Kevin Schneider; grandparents, Leo & Harriet Tutak and Walter & Anne Kucharski; aunt, Joan Kucharski; and uncle, Leo (Debbie) Tutak.

A PRIVATE Memorial Service was held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Inurnment took place in Holy Cross Cemetery – Hwy 32.