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John Kralicek Obituary

John "Jack" C. Kralicek, age 67, of Bryan, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Jack had been a member of the Bryan Moose, Eagles and AmVets. He moved to Golden, Colorado, and served on the fire department there. He moved back to Ohio in 2012. Jack was happiest cooking and entertaining.

John C. Kralicek was born on Dec. 10, 1957, in Indianapolis, the son of John C. and Jennie V. (Brewer) Kralicek Sr. He was a 1976 graduate of Bryan High School and earned a bachelor degree from Bowling Green State University.

Jack is survived by his children, Craig, Trisha and Heather; seven grandchildren; his sister, Susan; and special friend and caretaker, Sindi. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jack has donated his body for scientific research and there will be no services held. Krill Funeral Home, 860 W. Mulberry St., Bryan, has been entrusted with his arrangements.

To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Bryan Times on Apr. 15, 2025.

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Aaron Giesick

June 2, 2025

Jack was always a joy to be around and will be missed. I have many fond memories of calls and meetings with Jack while we were both with Golden Fire.

Tom Young

May 28, 2025

Firefighter Jack Kralicek, thank you for your service to the Golden Fire Department and the citizens you served in and around Golden, Colorado. Although it has been a while since you left Golden, your memory and time spent in the service are still remembered today. All personnel sent thoughts and prayers to your family.
Godspeed brother, Rest in Peace!

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