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Ronald Dennis "Ron" Czaplewski

8 Nov 1947 – 22 Oct 2010

Birth8 Nov 1947
Death22 Oct 2010
CemeterySaint Josaphats Cemetery
Loup City , Sherman County , Nebraska , USA
Added byKathy Burgess Burr on 11 Sep 2011
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60540572

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Ronald D. "Ron" Czaplewski, 62, of Loup City, died unexpectedly, Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Ron was born on Nov. 8, 1947, at Loup City, the son of Bernard and Angeline (Mendyk) Czaplewski. Survivors are: wife, Betty of Loup City; daughters and son-in-law, Nichole Czaplewski of Los Angeles, CA and Amanda and Joe Weakly of Loup City; sons and daughters-in-law, Monte and Nicole Czaplewski of Grand Island, Ron Jr. and Denise Czaplewski of Omaha, Justin and Jennifer Czaplewski of Grand Island and Lance and Amanda Czaplewski of Ankeny, Iowa; sister, Dorothy Wajckus of Fresno, CA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Benjamin and Muritta Czaplewski of Grand Island, Alfred and Marilyn Czaplewski of Lincoln, Anthony and Vonnie Czaplewski of St. Paul, Thomas and Sandy Czaplewski of Lincoln, Loreen Czaplewski and Arvada Czaplewski, both of Grand Island; eight grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. Ron attended St. Josaphat's parochial school and graduated from Loup City High School in 1966. While he was in high school he played in the "Mid Knights" band. After graduation he attended the Omaha Vo Tech School where he studied mechanics and later returned to Loup City. He worked at Jacob's Ford and later for Genuine NAPA Auto Parts Store, both in St. Paul. He was married to Crystal Voigt in April 1969 in Loup City. He worked for Tri Valley Equipment in Loup City and later for the Ord Quiz newspaper and in 1985, began working for Ken's Equipment in Loup City. He was united in marriage to Betty A. Kuligowski on Dec. 26, 1986, in Loup City. In 1987, the couple purchased the Snack Shop & Bakery Café and added the Snack Shop Shirts & More in 1995. He and Betty operated these businesses until his death. He was an excellent businessman and entrepreneur and was very hard working. He will be greatly missed by the community, as well as, his family. Ron was a member of the Loup City Fire Department and EMT's, National Rifle Association, Nebraska Street Rods Association and was the founder of Czaplewski Brothers Racing. He was a car enthusiast his whole life and enjoyed collecting and working on automobiles. He loved playing the guitar, especially for his grandkids and always put his children and grandchildren first. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Charlotte Dawn Czaplewski on Aug. 25, 1973; and brothers, Louis, Richard, Robert and James Czaplewski.

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