RIPTON — Stefan Kulczyk, 93, died of natural causes Wednesday morning, May 20, 2020, at home with family. He was born on March 7, 1927, in Buffalo, N.Y. He was a proud WWII Navy Veteran and devoted father with five surviving children. He cherished his final years participating in Project Independence in Middlebury. He was known throughout his life for an appreciation of nature, personal kindness and generosity.◊