Rapid City William Bill H. Cuka, 89, Rapid City died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Golden Living Center-Black Hills. On June 4, 1922, Bill was born on the family homestead northeast of Tyndall, SD to Frank and Pauline (Varilek) Cuka. In later years he farmed south of Wagner, SD until he volunteered for WWII. SSGT Cuka served as a squad leader with the 185th Infantry in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. His campaigns included GO 33WD, 45 Bismarck, Archipelago, Southern Philippines, and Luzon. He was awarded the Lapel Button, Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star Arrowhead. He was separated from service at Ft. Leavenworth, KS, and then bought his own farm south of Wagner, SD in 1950 before marrying Irene Kostel on September 18, 1951 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante, SD. To this union were born Richard (Marcia) Cuka, Rapid City; Theresa (Bill) Snyder, North Charleston, SC; Deborah Chancellor, Woodlawn, TN; Lawrence (Sylvia) Cuka, Rapid City; Carl Wallace and Nancy Woodson. Bill is blessed with nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Bills occupation always centered around the farming industry until he decided to retire at the age of 85. Mr. Cuka is a member of the VFW of Wagner, SD; The Church of Saint Therese-The Little Flower, and the Knights of Columbus. He will be especially remembered for his devotion to Jesus, whom he believes carried him safely through WWII. His greatest joys are fishing, feeding Gods birds, helping family and strangers, and his faithful dog, Rusty. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Richard; an infant sister, his daughters, Carol Wallace and Nancy Woodson, and his grandson, Matthew Wallace. Bills family extends our deepest appreciation to the office of Dr. Steven Stocks and the staff at Golden Living Center for their loving care. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm Monday, January 16 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, 2700 Jackson Boulevard, Rapid City with a Christian Wake Service and Rosary at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 17 at St. Therese Church-The Little Flower, 532 Adam Street, Rapid City with Rev. Father Bill Zandri officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Rapid City with Military Honors provided by Rushmore VFW Post #1273 and South Dakota National Guard. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established to the Wounded Warriors Project.