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Ronald George “Ron” Kapolnek

Birth
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death
24 Apr 2017 (aged 58)
Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Jacksonport, Door County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
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Ronald George Kapolnek, 58, passed in Door County, WI. Husband of Jean (née Rountree) for 33 years; father of Kathryn, Eileen (Stephen) Pounds, Danielle (Jason) Szmanda and James; grandfather of Kelsey, Lex, Winnie and Fiona Pounds and Lou Szmanda. A native Chicagoan, Ron was born June 12, 1958, son of Mary (née Straube) and the late George; son-in-law of Kathleen (née McManaman) and the late Tom; brother of Linda (Steve) Foy, Bill (Karen Redmond), John (Mary), Mary Kay (Peter) Nedza and Kathy Collins; brother-in-law of Tim (Lori), Michael (Tricia), Julie (Edward) Wiss, the late Daniel and Tom (Jenn); uncle of many nieces and nephews; nephew, cousin and friend.
Ron was an alumnus of St. Patrick High School ('76) and served on the Board of Trustees as treasurer and chairman of the finance committee. He had a lifelong career in the spirits industry and built many fruitful relationships, both domestic and international.
Ron packed a lifetime of love, adventure and late night capers into his 58 years. He put his heart and soul into everything he did: his relationships, his work and his love of the Cubbies. He will leave behind a remarkable legacy of kindness and generosity.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Patrick High School, 5900 West Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60634, and indicate 'In Memory of Ron Kapolnek.'
Huehns Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Sturgeon Bay, WI; huehnsfuneralhome.com 4/24/17)
Ronald George Kapolnek, 58, passed in Door County, WI. Husband of Jean (née Rountree) for 33 years; father of Kathryn, Eileen (Stephen) Pounds, Danielle (Jason) Szmanda and James; grandfather of Kelsey, Lex, Winnie and Fiona Pounds and Lou Szmanda. A native Chicagoan, Ron was born June 12, 1958, son of Mary (née Straube) and the late George; son-in-law of Kathleen (née McManaman) and the late Tom; brother of Linda (Steve) Foy, Bill (Karen Redmond), John (Mary), Mary Kay (Peter) Nedza and Kathy Collins; brother-in-law of Tim (Lori), Michael (Tricia), Julie (Edward) Wiss, the late Daniel and Tom (Jenn); uncle of many nieces and nephews; nephew, cousin and friend.
Ron was an alumnus of St. Patrick High School ('76) and served on the Board of Trustees as treasurer and chairman of the finance committee. He had a lifelong career in the spirits industry and built many fruitful relationships, both domestic and international.
Ron packed a lifetime of love, adventure and late night capers into his 58 years. He put his heart and soul into everything he did: his relationships, his work and his love of the Cubbies. He will leave behind a remarkable legacy of kindness and generosity.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Patrick High School, 5900 West Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60634, and indicate 'In Memory of Ron Kapolnek.'
Huehns Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Sturgeon Bay, WI; huehnsfuneralhome.com 4/24/17)


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  • Created by: Mary M
  • Added: Oct 28, 2018
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194329317/ronald_george-kapolnek: accessed ), memorial page for Ronald George “Ron” Kapolnek (12 Jun 1958–24 Apr 2017), Find a Grave Memorial ID 194329317, citing Saint Michaels Catholic Church Cemetery, Jacksonport, Door County, Wisconsin, USA; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by Mary M (contributor 46965059).