Ronald Krupich
July 20, 1930 ~ February 2, 2012
Ronald Krupich, 81, Park Rapids, MN, passed into the arms of the Lord on February 2, 2012.
Ron was born on July 20, 1930 in St. Paul, MN to Chris and Cecelia Krupich. He went to St. Francis de Sales School in St. Paul, MN. The family moved to Fargo, ND where Ron graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1949. He played football and track under Coach Sid Cichy. Ron was drafted into the Army when he was in Interstate Business College and was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, discharged in 1953. He worked for Great Northern Railroad and Gavin Contracting, and started his Mudjacking Career, retiring in 1999.
Ronald met Audrey Krupich in their junior year in high school. They married July 21, 1951 and had 4 boys and 4 girls. They were charter members at Nativity Church in Fargo. Ron and his brother, Richard and all their children built their retirement log cabin on the lake in Park Rapids, MN with their sisters and brothers, cousins and friends. Richard's wife, Dolores, was a sister to Ron's wife, Audrey, so they had great togetherness, Ron and Audrey loved to dance and jitterbug and spent lots of fun times with their buddies, neighbors, friends and family.
Ron is survived by his wife, Audrey; brother, Richard; sisters, Mary Kohler, Ginny McDonald; sons, Tim, Rev. Father Tom, Todd, Tony; daughters, Tammy, Tracy, Tara; 15 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren.
Ron was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Tonya at age 20; his parents, Chris and Ceil; sister-in-law, Dolores; and Ray and Madonna (Audrey's parents).
Ron's sons and daughters and their families all helped Ron and Audrey to build the log cabin day by day, month by month, year by year so they could enjoy their togetherness throughout the years on the lake and many songfests around the fireside. They all grew up with "do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
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Fargo ND
Our very belated but most sincere condolances to the Audrey Krupich and of course the Rich Krupich family on the loss of Ron. I was saddened to hear of his death but so comforted knowing both of the Krupich families really do know that Ron is in a better place as faith is not just a word to you all. As so many, I have great memories of the fun times and great moments and tons of LAUGHTER that surrounded so much of the get togethers. Your great memories of such a great husband, father, brother and uncle will sustain you. With much love, Nila and family.
Fargo ND
My sincere sympathy to all of you. You had a wonderful marriage and I know he will be missed.
I am sorry I could not attend the funeral. I was out of town.
God bless all of you.
Stella, classmate
council bluffs IAMy love to Audrey and all of the Ron Krupich family and also to Rich, Ginny,Mary and their families…I have thought of all of you so many times over this past week and wish I could have been there with you as you said your goodbyes to Ron. I have so many fun memories of your family and know that the love of Ron and Audrey are the bond that formed such loving children! May your memories make you smile and may you pass your stories through the generations of your beautiful family! God bless you all! Love, Mary Koch Morrow
Fargo ND
Dear Audrey & Family,
So Sorry to hear of Ron’s death. We are in Arizona, otherwise would be at the funeral. May many treasured memories sustain you at this time.
Ron will be missed greatly by his “CLC family.” I will especially miss being greeted by Ron every morning with a big smile on his face. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Christina Miller “Margaret”
Fargo nd The Krupich family were among the first people we met when we moved to Fargo in1970…. What nice and warm people. We pray that God will keep him in his loving arms and be with Audrey and the Family. Our thoughts And prayers
the Schlicht family…..
Dear Krupich Family,
Sons Tim and Tom have been wonderful friends of mine from 9th grade at high school on. I am thinking of you and your family with fond memories and agree that the Park Rapids cabin was a special place. I did not know Ron well but I certainly know his sons and I am certain that he was a fine man from the reflection they are. David Birk.
Walhalla ND
My thoughts are with you all today as you say goodbye to your husband and father. I am sure that you will have tons of fond memories to comfort you when when the sad times occur.
He is so much happier where he is now and that fact will comfort all.
Cincinnati OhioDear Krupich Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have heard so many wonderful family stories through Tim and all the beautiful lake pictures,that we feel like we know you. May you find comfort and strength in your family and friends. May peace follow and your heart be filled with warm memories.
Love,
Dave, Moneque,
Connor, Morgan, Grant & Bryce
Hayward WISo sorry to hear about Ron. Our families had many good times together in Fargo and Park Rapids. We pray that
your friends, family and faith will see you through this hard time.
THE VILLAGES FLDear Audrey and family
Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. I recall all of the good times we had in high school.
Jim
La Quinta CaliforniaMy offering of prayer love, and support reach out to Audry and the entire family. This extends to Rich and his family. I have so many special memories of Ron as each of you do. My fondest memories are when we all would be together on Potatoe Lake. Oh how Ron could bust my chops. This just made me love him more! I allow myself to travel down this memory lane often as though it were yesterday. I wish I could be with you as you celebrate Ron’s life and bid him goodbye. Hug’s to each one of you.
Crystal River FloridaDear Audrey and family,
My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. After Steve called and told me that Ron had passed away, I sat and thought about all the good times we all had “way back when”..your and Ron were good neighbors and friends.
You are in my prayers,
Evelyn
Woodbury MnWe are so sorry for you loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Tom and Mary Campbell
New Rockford ND
To The Krupich Family,
Know of our thoughts and prayers in your time of loss. May God wrap you in the arms oif His comfort and peace. May your find strength in the love and support of family and friends.
In His love,
Michael and Cheri Nicolai & family
Smyrna GAI like to believe that when we lose someone close to us they still live through us and give us strength. The time we have spent with those we’ve lost makes them part of us.
Mom & I send our deepest sympathies to the Krupich family.
Brea CADear Krupich’s,
May God give you all comfort and peace in the death of Ron and may he have eternal joy.
Ron lived life and loved life and all of you, may his legacy of love and faith live on in all of you.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fr. Tim Bushy
NEW LEIPZIG ND
Dear Audrey and family,
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with each one of you….We have heard so much about your family, through Tracy and Brian, that we feel we know each of you personally. We feel your loss…… May God provide His loving care to you and make His healing touch known to you all. God’s blessings to you. Love, Pauline, Shirley, & ed
I send this meesage with my deepest sympathy to you Audrey and your entire family today in the passing of Ron. Good times and great memories are what comes to my mind today as I remember Ron! He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.