The lifeless body of Frank Kulla, "Franz" as he was generally known, was found in his car Tuesday morning, June 21, 1938, near the Lincoln Township Cemetery, by Henry Nickum and son Harold, and Mr. Chris Schmidt, who happened to pass by.

A car had been noticed standing near the graveyard Monday evening, but no one thought anything amiss, assuming that someone was visiting the cemetery. Tuesday morning Mr. Nickum and his crew, going to the Jurgen Clasen farm for construction work, saw the car standing there and upon investigating, found his lifeless body in the car. Proper authorities were notified and as soon as possible an inquest was held by Hans Johnson, Coroner of Audubon County. The jury which consisted of William Dammann, Alfred David and Emil David, with Henry and Harold Nickum, Chris Schmidt and Peter Puck as witnesses, decided that death was due to a self-inflicted wound by shooting.

Mr. Kulla, a former resident of Manning, was known to be a very efficient worker, reliable and trustworthy. After his arrival from Germany, he lived in Manning and worked at odd jobs where ever they were offered to him. In later years he moved to the country and worked on farms, offering an easier livelihood for his family.

He unfortunately lost his wife in August 1937, leaving him with three small children, but he found all the support and help, for comfort for himself and children from his neighbors that could be offered. The children found pleasant homes among the neighbors and he worked wherever work was offered. At the time of his death he was employed at the Ben Asmus home in Crawford County.

His friends are at a loss to determine the cause of his rash act. It is surmised that he became despondent over the loss of his wife, as he chose a place close to her resting place where he ended it all.

The body was taken to Audubon and burial took place in the Lincoln Township Cemetery, at the side of his wife.