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Stanislaus Golik Obituary
Age 93
Omaha. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1939 at Senj, Croatia. He then served for four years as supervisor of a boarding school for Catholic boys at Senj. From 1943 to 1945, he was assistant Pastor of Assumption Cathedral in Senj. He emigrated to Rome, Italy in 1945. From October of 1945 until 1947, he served as representative of the Papal Assistance for Croatians Program in Trieste. In 1947, he came to Omaha, NE through the efforts of Msgr. John J. Juricek. He served the Sts. Peter & Paul Parish from 1947-1951, the St. Philomena Parish from 1951-1954, St. Francis of Assisi from 1954-1956, St. Mary's Parish from 1956-1957, and St. Stanislaus Parish from 1957 – 1959, all in Omaha, NE. He then served St. Patrick's Parish of Clyde and Dublin from 1959-1966. He was Pastor of St. Francis Cabrini Parish of Omaha from 1966 – 1968 and St. Charles Parish of North Bend from 1968 until his retirement in 1986. After Fr. Golik retired he was in residence at St. Thomas More Parish from 1987 to 2001 While serving at St. Patrick's of Clyde & Dublin, he taught at Archbishop Bergan Jr.– Sr. High School in Fremont for 6 ½ years. He is an honorary life member of the Omaha Knights of Columbus Council #10184. A member of the Croatian Cultural Society of Omaha, as well as several other Croatian Organizations. Fr. Golik is survived by two brothers and their families in Croatia; many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Croatia and in the United States.
VISITATION at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (36th and X St) Friday after 3pm with Legion of Mary Rosary at 3:30pm and Vigil Service at 7pm at the church. MASS of Christian Burial Saturday 10am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Interment Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, IA. BETHANY FUNERAL HOME
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Memories and Condolences
for Stanislaus Golik
Mary (Mrs. John) Cupich & Children
September 16, 2009
Fr. Golik,
I am very saddened with the loss of a very good friend. You had many, many friends in many parishes.
Years back, you were a guest at my parents farm, Joe and Katarina Salic, of Minnesota, formerly of Omaha. I, John and the children were also there at the same time.
You said mass every morning for the week that you were a guest at St. Mary's Church in Winnebago, MN.
We will miss you very, very much. You were a very, fine Priest and a very good friend.
Katie Domayer
September 15, 2009
Dear Fr. Golik & Family,
We are sad you are gone but know your're in heaven reuniting with your friend, my grandmother,in your eternal home with our Lord.You dedicated your life and service to our Lord.I remember seeing you driving in Omaha,during my young career days. I figured you were going to one of the nursing homes to visit our sick.I am so happy we had your priesthood celebration in your honor this summer.You labored in love to do God's will and your passing was on Labor Day.
In our thoughts and prayers,
James & Katie Domayer
and Family
Jim & Lorraine Linenbrink
September 11, 2009
God Bless you Father Golik for your many many years of faithfulness and service. My thanks for all the little extra's you did for me and Grandma; now the two of you are where you both wanted to be..with the Dear Lord. Rest in peace Father.
Marc Radosevic & Family
September 11, 2009
Fr. Golik will certainly be missed. He was a strong and devoted servant to God and His Church, and I will forever cherish the letters that he sent to me and my family over the years. His letters oozed passion, and he somehow wrote his accent into each word! Priceless!
No one delivered a Homily like Fr. Golik - and you didn't have to attend Mass to hear one!
He will be missed.
The Martin Radosevic Family
September 11, 2009
I would like to wish condolences from our entire family to a great priest, relative, and Croatian countryman –Fr. Stanislaus Golik. He had a significant impact on this world with his influence and presence. I have many fond memories of Fr. Golik at family gatherings in St. David. I will never forget his unique accent and the many stories that he had to tell. The world has lost a great shepherd as he has returned to the house of the Father.
Barbara Combs
September 10, 2009
Father Golik was at St. Thomas More when I moved back tgo Omaha 20 years ago. Those of us who met him there at 6:10 daily Mass will always remember him for his faithfulness and his humor. We have been truly blessed. - Barbara Combs (STM)
Tim Heller, Knights of Columbus
September 10, 2009
On behalf of myself, my family and the Knights of Columbus, I would like to express our condolences.
Fr. Golik will be missed.
He will be remembered in a daily mass at St. Mary's Church in New Haven, CT where the Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by Fr. Michael J. McGivney.
If there is anything that we can help with, please do not hesitate to ask.
Tony Miloni
September 9, 2009
I was saddened today upon hearing of the passing of Fr. Golik. As pastor at St. Francis Cabrini, I can still see him studying his book of the Italian language before mass on sundays so the congregation might understand him better. My prayers are with you Father. God Bless.
Nancy Yackle
September 9, 2009
God Bless you Father Golik. I will never forget you. Rest in peace.
Jim Kresnik, Jr.
September 9, 2009
To put it simply, men like Fr. Golik make me proud to be Croatian. Hvala za sve. Odmor u miru. (Thanks for everything. Rest in peace)
Paul Keating
September 9, 2009
Unforgetable, that's what Fr. Golic is to me. He taught us to play basketball in the fourth grade at Sts. Peter & Paul, using an instructional book which he could not read (he used just the illustrations), and a medicine-ball to teach us how to chest-pass. By eighth grade we were winning CYO city championships. God bless. May you rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Teresa & Rick Damasauskas
September 9, 2009
Our deepest sympathy for the passing of a extremely holy and blessed soul. Father Golic gave his all during every mass he celebrated. He lived to know, to serve and to love our God. We will pray for the repose of his soul and the family. God Rest His soul and those of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God may they rest in peace.
Dave and Amy Drzaic
September 9, 2009
Father Golic, throughout the years I have enjoyed our many talks...I was blessed to met a Priest like you. Idi susret Boga i odmarati se u miru.
Mary Hayes
September 9, 2009
This man was a true priest, dedicating his life to prayer and to the church, even though he had to suffer many painful days because of his back, he kept serving the Lord. He is a true inspiration. Rest in peace Father.
Fr. Anthony L. Espinosa
September 8, 2009
Birth B.V.M.
God rest Fr. Golik -- 70 years of dedicated priesthood. A true testament of holiness, cheerfulness & service in this Year for Priests in our Omaha Archdiocese.
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