The funeral Mass for Charles Kralicek, 84, Dickinson, is at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Dickinson, with the Rev. James Braaten officiating.
Burial is in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, Dickinson.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2008, at the Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, and continues from 3:30- 4:30 at St. Benedict's with a rosary at 4 p.m.
Visitation continues from 4:30-9 p.m. on Monday at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, and from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
Charles passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at St. Benedict's Health Center, Dickinson.
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Charles Kralicek was born on Feb. 20, 1924, on the family farm in Dunn County, the second child of four to J.V. "Joe" and Eleanor (Kadrmas) Kralicek.
He attended country school in the Tabor School District.
Charlie worked on the family farm until his parents retired.
He enjoyed farming, and later worked for his sisters and brothers-in-law on their farms as well as other relatives.
In later years, he worked as a janitor's assistant.
Charlie belonged to St. Wenceslaus Church and to the Eagles Club in earlier years.
Charlie never lost interest in farming and enjoyed trips out of town to see the crops.
He loved all animals, especially puppies and kittens.
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Charlie looked forward to all holidays and getting together with family on those occasions. Charlie also enjoyed old-time music and was an excellent dancer. He was very social and made many friends in the community. He will be missed very much.
Charlie is survived by two sisters, Mildred Wolberg and Irene Luptak Anderson, both of Dickinson; nine nieces and nephews, Elaine (Robert) Dvorak, Ellen (Tim) Tannehill, Esley "Butch" (Connie) Pribyl, Gerald (Estelle) Wolberg, Donna (Rob) King, Jim (Jane) Luptak, Duane (Marilyn) Luptak, Carol (Kent) Rogne and Rena Wolberg; and a brother-in-law, Ed Pribyl.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Tillie Pribyl; a nephew, Eugene Wolberg; an infant nephew, Peter Luptak; and three brothers-in-law, Leonard Luptak, Allen Anderson and Joe Wolberg.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com .
(Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson)
