HOYT - Joseph Arthur Kralicek, 48, of Hoyt passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

He was born January 16, 1973, the son of Bill and Gail Flanigan Kralicek, of Montrose, Colorado.  He graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1991 and received a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from Fort Hays State University.

Joe taught for a number of years.   He currently was the Lead Operations Technician for the Kansas Supreme Court.

On August 3, 1996 Joe married the love of his life, Amy Weller Kralicek.  She survives, of the home.  Into this union two children were born, William and Jayna.

Joe was proceeded in death by his father Bill, his Grandparents Alvin "Joe" and Dena Kralicek (Kidder) and Arthur and Leatha Flanigan.

In addition to his immediate family, Joe leaves behind a brother Chris and wife Shawna, niece Katie, nephew Arthur and great nephew Andy. Many cousins and hunting and fishing buddies are being left behind also.

In honor of Joe's love of the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, the family requests everyone wear camouflage to the come and go Celebration of Life scheduled for Tuesday, December 14 ^th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt.

Instead of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions for William and Jayna's education fund, in care of the funeral home, PO Box 280, Hoyt, KS  66440.