Ronald "Tim" Kowalczyk

Ronald "Tim" Kowalczyk obituary, McHenry, IL

Ronald "Tim" Kowalczyk

Ronald Kowalczyk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory on Jan. 9, 2026.
Ronald "Tim" T. Kowalczyk, age 63, passed away unexpectedly January 7, 2026. Loving husband to Thi Tham Huynh for 14 wonderful years. Devoted son to Ronald G. and the late Dorothy M. Kowalczyk and son-in-law to Thauh Quan Huynh and the late Thi Kim Le Huynh. Loving brother to Debbie (Steve) Higgin, Michele (Scott) Whyte, Tony (the late Wen-Jie) Kowalczyk, Lisa Kowalczyk, and Nicole Kowalczyk. Dear brother-in-law to Phoang Huynh and Xuyan Huynh. Beloved uncle to Brittany (Bill), Nick, Kylie, Alexandra, Ethan, Bernie, Tony, Ruby, and Tina. Beloved cousin to many.
Tim had many entrepreneur career paths and ultimately selected tool and die maker as his profession. He had many hobbies that included cooking, motorcycle riding, boating, world travel, and a great artistic ability inherited from his mother.
He amassed many friends along his journey and was loved by all and was always considered to be the life of the party. He was a gracious host of holiday events and family get-togethers that included bonfires, BBQ's and his culinary perfected roast duck at Thanksgiving.
Tim's kindness knew no bounds, he was always there for anyone who needed him. His family, was everything to him, and he loved us all with a passion and will be dearly missed.

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