Harold Lee ‘Chuck’ Kralik (1937-2016)

Harold Lee “Chuck” Kralik, 78, died March 16, 2016 in Ellsworth. He was born Aug. 20, 1937 in Palacky Township, the son of Winslow and Emma (Galliart) Kralik. He worked in construction for Peter Kewitt Construction, Kohl’s Construction and also as a truck driver for Homolka Grain and Supply. He served his country in the US Marine Corp from 1955-1958. He was a member of American Legion Post 174 and a retired member and past chief of the Ellsworth Volunteer Fire Dept.
Harold was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, North Ellsworth, on May 20, 1973. On Feb. 27, 1960, he married Jessie Peterman. She survives along with their daughters, Sue (Richard) Arensman of Ellsworth and Sherry (Ron) Helus of Wamego; son, Chuck (Sarah) Kralik of Joplin, Mo., six grandchildren Derek (Shelly Vopat) and Kyle (Ashley Bettenbrock) Arensman, Ryan and Ashlyn Helus, Sophie and Aidan Kralik; step-great grandson, Bradley Vopat; his brother, Marland, of Ellsworth and sister, Delores Ploutz of Garden Grove, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Melvin and Raymond.  
Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. Sunday at Parsons Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m.
His funeral will be 10 a.m., Monday, March 21, 2016 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the Ellsworth Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 174.
Memorials may be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellsworth Volunteer Fire Dept., or the donor’s choice in care of Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan.
Condolences may be left at parsonsfh.com.