Mr. Ralph T. Gogolek of DuBois, IL, departed this life at Friendship Manor Healthcare Center in Nashville, IL on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 1:20 A.M. He had attained the age of 79 years, 9 months and 2 days.
Ralph was born on May 26, 1945, in Chicago, IL, the son of Theodore and Florence (nee Dalman) Gogolek. He was united in marriage to Rosemary Bronke on November 12, 1983, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Nashville, IL and she survives his passing.
Ralph worked many years as a millwright and he was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Posen, IL. In his younger years, Ralph enjoyed playing softball.
Left to mourn his passing is his wife, Rosemary Gogolek of DuBois, IL; daughter, Theresa (Jim) Lundy of Nashville, IL; 3 granddaughters, Bronte (Gabe) Phifer, Alexis (Josh) Alvord and Hannah (Kyle) Lester; 4 great grandsons; brother, Leo Gogolek of Stone Church, IL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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