Ron Kowalik
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On October 25, 2022 @ 7:00 pm In 2022,Obituaries | 16 Comments
Ron Kowalik, age 75, of Prior Lake, MN passed away in his home on October 25, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake, MN with Fr. Thomas Walker presiding. Visitation will be held prior to Mass from 9:30 – 11:00 AM. Interment Dawn Valley Memorial Park, Bloomington. An additional Celebration of Life will be planned in Buffalo, NY at later date.
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Ronald Thomas Kowalik was born on April 2, 1947 in Buffalo, New York. He grew up in Buffalo, the oldest of three siblings. He was an athlete at an early age, running track in high school and gaining a lifelong love for sports. While in high school, Ron met the love of his life, Lorraine Likus. They were united in marriage on May 3, 1969. Together, they were blessed with three children, and later, five grandchildren. In 1997, Ron and Lori moved to Pennsylvania where Ron pursued a job opportunity with Merck pharmaceutical company. Because their children lived in different states, they did not want to settle in Pennsylvania, so Ron and Lori moved to Minnesota in their retirement.
While in retirement, Ron and Lori visited family often with trips to Florida, Kansas and New York. When in Minnesota, Ron was a regular attendee at St. Michael Catholic Church as his faith was important to him. Humorous and kind, Ron loved entertaining family and friends with his jokes and was always ready for a social event. He enjoyed his golf leagues every week, playing cards with his family and friends, and especially sitting down to cheer on his favorite teams – the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabers. Ron was an avid movie goer, tv watcher and not to mention popcorn eater.
Family was always the center of Ron’s life. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Despite the distance, Ron was a constant presence in his family’s lives—he was always there to listen, gave the best advice and checked in often with texts and phone calls. He enjoyed nothing more than get togethers for birthdays or simply going to the movies. He was known to bring laughter to any room, but also had a soft, sentimental side. Ron made sure his family knew they were deeply loved and appreciated.
A fun-loving jokester who always put his family first, Ron will be dearly missed by his wife, Lori; children, Kevin Kowalik, Debbie (Scott) Ridgeway, and Cheryl (Patrick) Tomski; grandchildren, Alexandria, Owen, Haley, Maximus and Noah; siblings, Judie Kowalik and Jeff Unger; and other loving nieces, nephew, relatives, and friends.
As Ron always said, “Make it a Great Day!”
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Cheryl,
So so sorry sending hugs and prayers for you and your family
You will so missed. God Bless. Love Den and Peg Tomskt
Being a fellow transplanted Buffalonian it was a pleasure to reminisce about growing up in Western New York during our road trips to golf courses and while having a beer afterwards. Ron was always quick with friendly sarcasm that was good for a laugh. I will miss him but will have fond memories. GO BILLS. Jack Lyons
Lori,
So sorry to hear about Ron He was the best neighbor we could have ever asked for. Many years of great memories of a kind and fun loving family. Prayers for comfort and peace ❤️
My deepest sympathies. I worked with Ron at West Point. He was one of the good guys. RIP my friend
Sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Ron for many years. He was one of the nicest supervisors for whom I ever worked.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! May God bless you during this difficult time!
Ron always had that devilish look and was a fun loving cousin. We were fortunate to have seen him before Covid appeared, in Florida. Always smiling and filled with happiness.
Lori and family, we will be praying for all of you and Ron. May knowing that he was loved, ease your pain.
Sandy and Ted
So sorry for your loss! I had great memories of Ron from
working with him at Merck! Lori my condolences to you
and your family at this time. I cherish the memories,
we always had fun when we went out for food
and drinks at Pizza Pub and other places. Take care and stay strong!!❤️
Our deepest sympathy to your family in the loss of Ron. He will be greatly missed. We have such nice memories of him. Love & prayers to you all! Cindy & Paul Grzybek
Family is one of the most import things. Your Dad was right! Our Family is praying for your family.
A Letter to My Brother in Heaven
They say there is a reason
They say time will heal;
Neither time or reason Will change the way I feel.
Gone are the days we used to share,
But in my heart You will always be there.
The gates of memories will never close; I will miss you more than anybody knows
I love and miss you everyday till we meet again.
Always and Forever you sister Judie
Beautiful tribute, Judie… I hope I get to see you soon. Stay strong
I was shocked to hear that we lost our dear friend Ron. I was #3 of the Buffalo group and played many rounds of golf with Ron and the Monday group. He will be missed by the Lakeville Seniors. Prayers are with Ron’s family.
Dear Lori, Kevin, Debbie and Cheryl.
My deepest condolences to you all.
I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed knowing and spending time with Ron, his sense of humor was pretty hilarious and his kindness was also palpable.
I won’t forget his greetings to me, amigo , what can I get for you?
We’ll miss you Ron.
Blessings.
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We are so sorry to hear about you husband, father and grandfather. I’m sure he will be greatly missed. We will keep all of you in our prayers that God will give you comfort and strenght.