Joseph Kralicek 1973-2021

Joseph Arthur Kralicek, 48, Hoyt, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

He was born Jan. 16, 1973, the son of Bill and Gail Flanigan Kralicek, of Montrose, Colo. He graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1991 and received a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Fort Hays State University.

Mr. Kralicek taught for a number of years. He currently was the lead operations technician for the Kansas Supreme Court.

He married Amy Weller Kralicek on Aug. 3, 1996. She survives.

Other survivors include two children, William and Jayna; a brother, Chris and wife Shawna; niece, Katie; nephew, Arthur; and great-nephew, Andy. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill; and his grandparents, Alvin “Joe” and Dena Kidder Kralicek and Arthur and Leatha Flanigan.

A come-and-go celebration of life will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt; family members request those in attendance wear camouflage.

Memorial contributions may be made for William and Jayna’s education fund, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 280, Hoyt, KS 66440.