Albert Joseph Kolarik Sr. Albert Joseph Kolarik, Sr., 97 died peacefully September 7, 2019 at his home in Prairie Village, KS surrounded by his family. The Rosary followed by a Visitation will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church in Prairie Village on Wednesday, September 11th, from 5:30-8:30 pm. Funeral services, also at St. Ann, will be held on Thursday, September 12th, at 10:00 am followed by the burial at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. A luncheon will be served at St. Ann after the burial. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Sisters Servants of Mary, 800 North 18th Street, Kansas City, KS 66102. www.sisterservantsofmary.org. Al was brought into this world by a midwife on February 4, 1922. He graduated from Oxford Junction High School in 1939 and attended the University of Iowa where he studied science and played baseball. His college career was interrupted by the US Military where he served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force as a bombardier on a B24. He came back to finish college and graduated with his sister Eleanor in 1946. He married the love of his life, Patricia Kopecky on August 11, 1951 at St. Wenceslaus Church in Cedar Rapids, IA. They raised 11 children. Al was preceded in death by his father, Frank Kolarik; his mother, Mary (Havlik) Kolarik and his sister, Eleanor McMahon (John). He is survived by his wife, Patricia Kolarik and their 11 children: Thomas Kolarik (Debbie), Albert Kolarik, Jr. (Patty), Michael Kolarik, Anne Kolarik, Mary Jo Audley (Mark), Margaret Mangum (Ron), Elizabeth Specht (Joe), John Kolarik, James Kolarik (Michele), Anthony Kolarik (Teresa), Jean Yates (Phil). He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, their 6 spouses and 14 great grandchildren. To read Al's full obituary and to send condolences visit www.mcgilleyhoge.com.
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So sorry to hear about Al's passing. I knew him through umpiring and he learned that I was a Bishop Miege graduate where I believe most of his kids went, and that I was from a family of 13 kids so we bonded pretty good while umpiring. He was such a calm person while we were umpiring, I was younger and he was a good role model for me. A good guy!
Teddy Freese
September 10, 2019
Mr. Kolarik was a dear friend of my father's, Mo O'Connor. Dad cherished this friendship greatly. I knew Mr. Kolarik as a man who would light up a room and had a twinkle in his eye. I knew Mr & Mrs Kolarik before I met any of his children. If I heard the name 'Kolarik' I would ask "Do you know Al Kolarik?" and I had so many yes answers that I had to go to Dad and ask how many kids did he have or was it a joke that so many people answered yes. All of their children that I have met seem to follow in their father's kindness.
You will be missed by many but how lucky we were to have known you!
Ann Evans
September 10, 2019
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