Les Paul and St. Paul crash, Waukesha retired attorney killed

WAUKESHA, Wis. - A Waukesha crash near Les Paul Parkway and St. Paul Avenue Sunday, June 4 left a 76-year-old man dead.

On Wednesday, June 7, Waukesha police identified him as Gerald Kuchler, "a well-respected and brilliant attorney for 50 years."

Kuchler's family shared this message through police:

"He had a wonderful sense of humor. Before his retirement, he was part of the law firm of Kuchler & Cotton, SC in Waukesha. Gerry is lovingly survived by his children, Ben Kuchler, Dan (Deni) Kuchler, and Margaret (Ali Kanzi Belghiti) with his former wife Mary Walsch. He is further survived by his loving stepchildren, Tony (Laurel) Cotton, Andrew (Lindsey) Cotton, and Natalie (Cyrille) Sauvain with his former wife and law partner Donna Kuchler. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren who all adored grandpa Bear."

The crash happened around 10 a.m. and involved two vehicles.

Kuchler was taken to the hospital after lifesaving measures on scene, but he later died.

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Police said Wednesday it is believed the red vehicle, driven by Kuchler, did not stop for the red light when the crash happened, noting the investigation is still open.

"Our hearts go out to not just the Kuchler family but to all those involved in this tragic incident," police said.

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