Ted Jirik, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2015, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. Ted was born on September 25, 1931 in Lonsdale, MN, to Frank A and Ludmilla A. (Skluzacek) Jirik. Ted graduated from St. Procopius High School in Lisle, IL, and attended Dunwoody Institute. He served in the US Army in Korea during the Korean War. After his military service, he married Mary A. Tuma on February 5, 1955, in Veseli, MN. The couple made their home in Richfield for many years before moving to a farm near Cedar Lake in 1973 and then into New Prague in 2006. Ted worked as a senior grading supervisor for Opus Construction for over 30 years. He was a member of the Knights of Colombus, was sexton for St. Patrick Cemetery, and was very active on numerous committees at St. Patrick of Cedar Lake Church. Ted was the consummate people-person! He was well-known as a great dancer and a very vocal card player, most often being the life of the party! He loved his prolific gardens but the top priority was his family.
Ted is survived by his children, Mary Beth (& Jim) Johnston of Woodbury, MN, Carol Jirik of Minneapolis, MN, Stephanie Hendrickson of St. Louis Park, MN, Nancy (& Randy) Nelson of New Prague, MN, Frank (& Jennifer) Jirik of New Prague, MN, Scott (& Kristin) Jirik of Wausau, WI; sister, Mary Raney of Northfield, MN; sister-in-law, Laura Jirik of Lonsdale, MN; brother-in-law, George Novak of Veseli, MN; 9 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary A. Jirik on April 5, 2015; parents; brothers, Thomas and Frank and Joseph in infancy; sisters, Lillian Valek, Alice Novak, Sister Bernice Jirik, OSF.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 31, 2015, at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick of Cedar Lake Catholic Church in rural Jordan with Father Michael Miller officiating. Visitation will take place Friday from 4 - 8 PM at Bruzek Funeral Home and Saturday morning at church from 9 - 10 AM, prior to Mass. Military honors will be conducted after Mass and burial will occur in the church cemetery at a later date. Lunch will follow Mass at the St. Patrick Social Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Patrick Church of Cedar Lake (24425 Old Hwy 13, Jordan, MN).
The family would like to thank the staff at Mala Strana for the loving care given to Ted and Mary during their time in Assisted Living and skilled nursing care.
Ted is survived by his children, Mary Beth (& Jim) Johnston of Woodbury, MN, Carol Jirik of Minneapolis, MN, Stephanie Hendrickson of St. Louis Park, MN, Nancy (& Randy) Nelson of New Prague, MN, Frank (& Jennifer) Jirik of New Prague, MN, Scott (& Kristin) Jirik of Wausau, WI; sister, Mary Raney of Northfield, MN; sister-in-law, Laura Jirik of Lonsdale, MN; brother-in-law, George Novak of Veseli, MN; 9 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary A. Jirik on April 5, 2015; parents; brothers, Thomas and Frank and Joseph in infancy; sisters, Lillian Valek, Alice Novak, Sister Bernice Jirik, OSF.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 31, 2015, at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick of Cedar Lake Catholic Church in rural Jordan with Father Michael Miller officiating. Visitation will take place Friday from 4 - 8 PM at Bruzek Funeral Home and Saturday morning at church from 9 - 10 AM, prior to Mass. Military honors will be conducted after Mass and burial will occur in the church cemetery at a later date. Lunch will follow Mass at the St. Patrick Social Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Patrick Church of Cedar Lake (24425 Old Hwy 13, Jordan, MN).
The family would like to thank the staff at Mala Strana for the loving care given to Ted and Mary during their time in Assisted Living and skilled nursing care.
Ted Jirik, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2015, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. Ted was born on September 25, 1931 in Lonsdale, MN, to Frank A and Ludmilla A. (Skluzacek) Jirik. Ted graduated from St. Procopius High School in Lisle, IL, and attended Dunwoody Institute. He served in the US Army in Korea during the Korean War. After his military service, he married Mary A. Tuma on February 5, 1955, in Veseli, MN. The couple made their home in Richfield for many years before moving to a farm near Cedar Lake in 1973 and then into New Prague in 2006. Ted worked as a senior grading supervisor for Opus Construction for over 30 years. He was a member of the Knights of Colombus, was sexton for St. Patrick Cemetery, and was very active on numerous committees at St. Patrick of Cedar Lake Church. Ted was the consummate people-person! He was well-known as a great dancer and a very vocal card player, most often being the life of the party! He loved his prolific gardens but the top priority was his family.
Ted is survived by his children, Mary Beth (& Jim) Johnston of Woodbury, MN, Carol Jirik of Minneapolis, MN, Stephanie Hendrickson of St. Louis Park, MN, Nancy (& Randy) Nelson of New Prague, MN, Frank (& Jennifer) Jirik of New Prague, MN, Scott (& Kristin) Jirik of Wausau, WI; sister, Mary Raney of Northfield, MN; sister-in-law, Laura Jirik of Lonsdale, MN; brother-in-law, George Novak of Veseli, MN; 9 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary A. Jirik on April 5, 2015; parents; brothers, Thomas and Frank and Joseph in infancy; sisters, Lillian Valek, Alice Novak, Sister Bernice Jirik, OSF.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 31, 2015, at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick of Cedar Lake Catholic Church in rural Jordan with Father Michael Miller officiating. Visitation will take place Friday from 4 - 8 PM at Bruzek Funeral Home and Saturday morning at church from 9 - 10 AM, prior to Mass. Military honors will be conducted after Mass and burial will occur in the church cemetery at a later date. Lunch will follow Mass at the St. Patrick Social Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Patrick Church of Cedar Lake (24425 Old Hwy 13, Jordan, MN).
The family would like to thank the staff at Mala Strana for the loving care given to Ted and Mary during their time in Assisted Living and skilled nursing care.
Ted is survived by his children, Mary Beth (& Jim) Johnston of Woodbury, MN, Carol Jirik of Minneapolis, MN, Stephanie Hendrickson of St. Louis Park, MN, Nancy (& Randy) Nelson of New Prague, MN, Frank (& Jennifer) Jirik of New Prague, MN, Scott (& Kristin) Jirik of Wausau, WI; sister, Mary Raney of Northfield, MN; sister-in-law, Laura Jirik of Lonsdale, MN; brother-in-law, George Novak of Veseli, MN; 9 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary A. Jirik on April 5, 2015; parents; brothers, Thomas and Frank and Joseph in infancy; sisters, Lillian Valek, Alice Novak, Sister Bernice Jirik, OSF.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 31, 2015, at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick of Cedar Lake Catholic Church in rural Jordan with Father Michael Miller officiating. Visitation will take place Friday from 4 - 8 PM at Bruzek Funeral Home and Saturday morning at church from 9 - 10 AM, prior to Mass. Military honors will be conducted after Mass and burial will occur in the church cemetery at a later date. Lunch will follow Mass at the St. Patrick Social Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Patrick Church of Cedar Lake (24425 Old Hwy 13, Jordan, MN).
The family would like to thank the staff at Mala Strana for the loving care given to Ted and Mary during their time in Assisted Living and skilled nursing care.
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