Donald Charles Kravik, 90

Donald Charles Kravik was born on October 7, 1931 to parents Emil and Lila (Ubben) Kravik, of Marietta, Minnesota. He attended school near his parents home.

Donald joined the US Army on July 5, 1952 as a heavy equipment operator in Alaska. He was honorably discharged on March 5, 1954.

After his discharge, he returned to the family farm. Donald was united in marriage to Nancy Radford. To this union, 4 children were born namely; LaVonne, Lynn, Linda, and Larry. Donald continued to farm near Marietta until 1977.

He then moved to Whitehall, Montana, where he continued to farm and ranch until his retirement.

In life, Donald loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. He enjoyed being with them. He also enjoyed tractor pulling, farming, hunting, dancing and Sunday church.

Death came to Donald on Tuesday, October 12 at the Sanford Canby Care Center. He had reached the age of 90 years and five days.

Left to remember his memory are his daughter LaVonne Bancroft of Minneapolis, MN, son Lynn Kravik and daughter Linda Kravik of Marietta, MN, 5 grandchildren Stephanie Bancroft, Erika Wollschlager, Breana Ritter, Erin Kravik, and Mason Kravik, 8 great-grandchildren; Tyler, Lexi, Brody, Joseph, Joshua, Joanna, Ava and Jack.

He was preceded in death by his son Larry Kravik, his parents Emil and Lila Kravik, his sister Carol Femrite, brother Raymond and Lorraine Kravik and cousin Candace Femrite. Blessed be his memory.

Visitation was held October 17, 2021 with a prayer service, all at the Zahrbock Funeral Home Chapel, Madison. Visitation continued on Monday at the church. Funeral services were held October 18, 2021 at the United Church of Christ in Marietta, Minnesota, with Janice Eifealdt as officiate. Burial will be in Hayden Cemetery, Madison, MN. The Zahrbock Funeral Home of Madison had the honor of making final arrangements.

Don's family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to the Lac qui Parle Hope Network.