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Francis D. “Frank” Polifka

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Birth	:	31 Dec 1937
Death	:	23 Aug 2012
Burial	:	Saint Catherine Cemetery, Catharine, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.9233017, -99.2189026
Description	:	Francis D. "Frank" Polifka Up the stairs and around the corner, you would be greeted by a familiar face — resting in his chair at the kitchen table, burly-bearded, sparkling blue eyes peeking from behind glasses, shirt unbuttoned, belly over blue jeans, and cowboy boots fashioned over the spot-worn linoleum. A dependable man of consistency and routine, you could always find his smile, an endless supply of witty jokes, catch phrases, kind words and listening ears. Be it 3rd grade arithmetic, family discourse, agricultural invention, political resolve, or envisioning the impossible, many problems were brought before him, not only at... Read More	Francis D. "Frank" Polifka Up the stairs and around the corner, you would be greeted by a familiar face — resting in his chair at the kitchen table, burly-bearded, sparkling blue eyes peeking from behind glasses, shirt unbuttoned, belly over blue jeans, and cowboy boots fashioned over the spot-worn linoleum. A dependable man of consistency and routine, you could always find his smile, an endless supply of witty jokes, catch phrases, kind words and listening ears. Be it 3rd grade arithmetic, family discourse, agricultural invention, political resolve, or envisioning the impossible, many problems were brought before him, not only at this table, but anywhere he was available. With an enormous heart and infinite empathy, if you were in need, he was there to help. He thrived on challenges and solutions were his specialty as he endeavored to make his corner of the world better for all. Frank loved his family, his country, and the land with a fierce determination to see them thrive. He was a provider and a teacher. He lead by example, from butchered beef on the table to patented inventions in the New York Times. He was open-minded, listened without judgment, and offered perspective and opinion from a wealth of knowledge. Gracious, yet frugal, he made time to take care of his parents' and family's needs no matter the circumstances. He lived a richer life knowing his family and friends loved him and would do anything for him. Born to Frank and Alice Polifka on Dec. 31,1937 Raised with Arlen Polifka and Jeanette (Polifka) DeNucci Married to Ruth Brungardt Polifka on Feb. 6, 1960, in the Sacred Heart Church, Emmeram Kansas. His Children are Deb Polifka-Pape and Jeff, Francis Alan Polifka, Kathy (Polifka) Ostrander and Tom, Jack Polifka, Sarah Polifka and David Spady Grandfather and great grandfather of Terri Polifka, Nic Conroy, Randall Polifka, Matthew Johnson, Clarke Ostrander, Amanda Johnson, Chase Polifka, Alicia Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Jack Anthony Polifka, Abby Ostrander, Jade Polifka, Kyra Polifka-Wilhelm, Ashley Ostrander, Paige Polifka-Denson Preceded in death by his parents and son Francis A. Polifka. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the St. Catherine Catholic Church, Catharine, Kansas. A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 both on Monday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine. Friends may call on Monday from 4 until 8 pm and on Tuesday from 9 am until 9:30, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Catherine Charitable Trust, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com A moment will come, at the end of our day, when we climb the stairs for a final time to see this familiar face again and know we are home.

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Francis D. “Frank” Polifka's memorial is located at: Saint Catherine Cemetery, Catharine, Ellis County, USA.
When did Francis D. “Frank” Polifka death?
Francis D. “Frank” Polifka death on 23 Aug 2012 in
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Latitude: 38.9233017
Longitude: -99.2189026

Family Members:

Parent

Frank Polifka

(1902 - 1990)

Alice M Polifka Polifka

(1905 - 1993)

Siblings

Arlen G. Polifka

(1934 - 2019)

Children

Francis Alan Polifka

(1962 - 2010)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Catherine Cemetery
Catharine, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9233017, -99.2189026

2. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Emmeram, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9618988, -99.1350021

3. First Catholic Cemetery
Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8665900, -99.1513300

4. Saint Fidelis Cemetery
Victoria, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8647003, -99.1500015

5. Sentinel Hill
Hays, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8804425, -99.3152361

6. Mount Allen Cemetery
Hays, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8838997, -99.3181000

7. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hays, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8847008, -99.3193970

8. Union Pacific Railroad Cemetery
Victoria, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8468190, -99.1504830

9. Boot Hill Cemetery
Hays, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8783650, -99.3281360

10. Saint George Cemetery
Victoria, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8457985, -99.1421967

11. Saint Severin Cemetery
Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0236015, -99.2596970

12. Fort Hays Post Cemetery
Hays, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8675003, -99.3542023

13. Saint Anns Cemetery
Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8731003, -99.0772018

14. Saint Francis Cemetery
Munjor, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8059190, -99.2690830

15. Fort Hays Memorial Gardens
Hays, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8969490, -99.3811330

16. Prairie Lawn Cemetery
Gorham, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8786011, -99.0385971

17. Hyacinth Cemetery
Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0032997, -99.3899994

18. Saint Marys Cemetery
Gorham, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8835983, -99.0214005

19. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7743988, -99.1144028

20. Saint Andrew Cemetery
Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0332985, -99.3882980

21. Norman Cemetery
Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1044006, -99.1575012

22. Fairport Cemetery
Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0463982, -99.0207977

23. Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery
Antonino, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7837360, -99.4021700

24. Holy Cross Cemetery
Pfeifer, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7111015, -99.1706009