Adolf Krcil

Adolf Krcil, age 80, of Yankton, SD and formerly of Avon, SD, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 at his daughter’s home in Kearney, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton with the Rev. Mark Lichter officiating. Burial will be in St. Leo’s Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall, SD, at approximately 12:15 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Visitations will be 3 to 7 PM Monday at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a prayer service beginning at 7 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Collin Petri, Luke Krcil, Don Krcil, Terry Krcil, Tim Krcil and Lawrence Furney. Adolf Rudolf Krcil was born August 5, 1931 near Dante, SD to Adolph and Pauline (Cahoy) Krcil. Adolf attended school through the 8th grade and then worked on the family farm. On November 14, 1950 he married the love of his life, Phyllis Raabe. They lived by Dante, SD for 2 years until purchasing a farm near Avon, SD. Adolf and Phyllis farmed from 1950 to 1984. In addition Adolf worked part time doing construction work in Wagner, SD and the night shift at C.R. Industries, Springfield, SD running a forklift. In 1984 they moved to Yankton, SD where they managed the Village Green Apartments. In addition he worked delivering donuts for Jim Putz (1985); cleaned at Alumax (1985) and in 1987 starting working at the State Hospital in Yankton as a painter. He retired from there in 2004. Also, in 1990 Adolf and Phyllis began managing the Carriage House Apartments where he remained until his death. Adolf greatly valued his family friends and faith in God. His love and concern for his family and his tenants was evident in everything he did. He loved being a “Grandpa” and spent time with his grandchildren attending their events, playing games (especially cards), fishing and giving them that special “Grandpa love” that only he could give. Adolf and Phyllis attended many Polka dances and festivals and loved traveling throughout the country. He was also a skilled handyman who enjoyed fixing things. Those grateful for having shared his life include his son, Al of Yankton; daughter Kathy (Rick) Petri of Kearney, NE and Grandchildren Kaitlin and Collin Petri; Dani, Mikayla and Alex Krcil. Adolf was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; brothers, Henry and Joe; and daughter-in-law Dorothy (Slama) Krcil.

Adolf Krcil

August 5, 1931 - July 27, 2012