David M. Koralek, Sr.

ELLSWORTH

  David M. Koralek, Sr., 83, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at his home in Ellsworth, KS. He was born November 17, 1942 in Ellsworth to Ben and Lillian (Choitz) Koralek. David enlisted in the United States Army at semester of his senior year of high school and continued to serve in the National Guard and Army Reserve for many years after his active duty service. He married Marjorie Bohl on November 20, 1962 in Salina, KS. David was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth where he was a farmer and owned a mechanic shop. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and a lifetime member of the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174 where he held many offices including Post Commander.

  David is survived by his wife Marge Koralek of Ellsworth; son David Koralek, Jr. (Brenda) of Ellsworth; daughter Tammy Kruse (Dan) of Ellsworth; grandchildren, Lacy Minear (Cory), Ben Kruse (Morgan), Caleb Kruse (Cortni), Rachael Kruse, Kaitlyn Brickei (Dillon), Ella Roediger (TJ), and David Koralek III (Carrie); twelve great grandchildren; brother Chant Koralek of Kanopolis, KS; and sister Lonnie Soukup (Donald) of Ellsworth. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Charles Stowell and Tim Null.

  Visitation: 4-8 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Parsons Funeral Home of Ellsworth with family present to greet visitors 6-8 p.m.

  Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2026 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with burial following in the church cemetery.

  Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Youth Group or Ellsworth American Legion Post 174, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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