Alfred L. Dolezal

Alfred LeRoy Dolezal passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellsworth, Kansas at the age of 87. He was born on October 24, 1929 in Wilson, Kansas to the late Fred and Mary (Prochaska) Dolezal. He grew up in the Wilson area and graduated from Wilson High School with the Class of 1947. On April 15, 1951 he was united in marriage to June Feil in Wilson. They were blessed with three children, Susan, John, and Mary Beth. Alfred was a hardworking farmer and stockman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was always game for a little pin action at the bowling alley. He played baritone in the Wilson City Band, and sang in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Choir. He was active in the community and served on the Co-Op Board, School Board, and Church Council. But the greatest joy in his life was his wife and family. No matter where they were going, or what they were doing, he and June made sure they were having fun, and making the most of every opportunity together. Alfred is survived by his wife June Dolezal of Ellsworth; children Susan Davidson of Halstead, John Dolezal and wife Dawn of Wilson, and Mary Beth Ploutz and husband David of Dodge City; niece Delores Funk; nephew Richard Dolezal, Jr.; grandchildren Shelly Watkins, Lea Watkins, Deena Hamilton and husband Jordan, Emily Bewley and husband Ryan, Curtis Dolezal, and Colby Dolezal; and great-grandchildren Ahnalea Watkins, Zandriel Watkins, James Hamilton, and Jessa Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Mary Dolezal, brother Richard Dolezal, sister Rose Chrastil, and infant sister Helen Dolezal. As a steward of the land and livestock, Alfred took seriously the charge of God, to take care of the earth and all that is in it. With strong faith and abiding hope, he worked hard, loved greatly, and now rests from his labors. The legacy of his love, laughter, and joy will live in our hearts and memories forever. Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wilson. Burial will follow in the Wilson City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00-8:00pm on Tuesday at the funeral home, with family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00pm.