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Ralph Gerald Krolikowski
20 Jan 1937 – 5 Jun 2016
| Birth | 20 Jan 1937 |
| Death | 5 Jun 2016 |
| Cemetery | Saint Francis Cemetery Ashton , Sherman County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Kathy Burgess Burr on 28 Oct 2016 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/164036939 |
Bio
Ralph Krolikowski, 79, of Ashton died Sunday, June 5, 2016, at his home in Ashton. Cremation has been held. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Catholic Church at Ashton, with the Revs. Martin Egging and Tom Ryan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery at Ashton. Ralph Krolikowski was born on Jan. 20, 1937, at Loup City to Clarence and Regina (Lewandowski) Krolikowski. Ralph grew up on the family farm and attended school at District 56 in Oak Creek Township and St. Francis Parochial School in Ashton. He attended and graduated from Ashton High School in 1955. Following graduation, Ralph dedicated his life to farming and ranching on the family farm alongside his twin brother, Ron. As a child, Ralph enjoyed playing the accordion while his brother, Ron, would play the guitar for various local talent contests. Ralph continued his love for music by playing his organ in his home. He also had a love for polka music and could often be seen attending dances for local community celebrations and weddings. Known as "Uncle Babe" to his nieces and nephews, Ralph held a special bond and nurturing relationship with them as he served as another father figure in their lives. In addition to his family, Ralph loved his other family, his "girls," which was his way of referencing his cattle. Ralph was passionate about raising cattle and enjoyed attending cattle sales at the sale barn. Ralph also enjoyed playing the lottery, Keno, and talking to friends and family in Polish. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Ashton and maintained a deep Christian faith his entire life. In his free time, he was often seen driving the countryside and keeping up with the activities at the family farm. He held a close relationship to his twin brother, who passed away Nov. 9, 2013, and missed him dearly. Survivors of the immediate family include his sister, Annette Gallaway of Loup City; nephews and spouses, Harold and Rhonda Krolikowski of Ashton, Norman and Sandra Krolikowski of Cairo, Roger Gallaway of Sidney, Wayne and Nancy Gallaway of Kearney, Alan Gallaway of Atlanta, Ga.; nieces and spouses, Jude Dean and Jake Eberhardt of Lincoln, Kayleen and Brian Grudzinski of Rockville, Geri and David Rademacher of Gun Barrel City, Texas, Susan and Nate Worm of Lincoln, Ann and Roger Heil of Ord, Alan Gallaway of Atlanta, Ga., and Amy and Joe Hostetler of Loup City. Also left to cherish his memory are 30 great-nieces and great-nephews and seven great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Regina; brother, Ronald "Ron"; a sister who died at birth; and a brother-in-law, Marvin Gallaway. Uncle Babe will be remembered for his love to laugh and joke and share stories with those around him. He will be greatly missed by those closest to him, his nieces and nephews.
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