Retired SFC David E, Kroulik (71) of Crystal,MN passed away October 17th 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. 

Dave is survived by Daughter Amy Kroulik, Grandson Jesse Kilgore, Brother Art Kroulik, Sister Karen (Greg) Wallack, Nieces: Laura, Karly (Ross), Carolyn, Sarah, Nephews: Ryan (Lindsey), Arthur, Great Nephews: Clayton, Kian. Great Nieces: Eleanor, Vivian. Family Friends, The Michaelis’s  (AZ),  The McVays (KS) and many other loved ones.  

Dave was preceded in death by Wife Patricia Kroulik, Mother Edna Kroulik and Father Arthur Kroulik.

Dave proudly served in the United States Army as a Sergeant First Class for two decades. He was stationed in Ft Lewis, Washington; Camp Hovey, Korea; Ft Bliss,Texas; Kitzingen, Germany; Wuerzburg, Germany; Ft.RIley, Kansas: plus many other locations.

As a life long sports fan, Dave loved to cheer on the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild and the Kansas CIty Chiefs through all the wins and also losses. Dave enjoyed spending time on many of Minnesota's beautiful lakes, then after he loved to have fish frys and inviting family and friends to share his catch of the day with everyone. Other hobbies included watching and mastering gameshows on tv as if he were part of the competition. He also enjoyed spending his time painting and building military vehicle models.

At home, Dave was always happy to spend time with the family's many four-legged, furry friends. He almost always had a cat in his bed and a dog at his feet.

A casual Celebration of Life for Dave will be held November 8th 2:30-5:30 at Four Seasons at Rush Creek Club House 7550 Ranier Lane North No, Maple Grove Minnesota 55311. This is not at Rush Creek Golf Course, it is in the housing development to the east. Please feel free to wear any Minnesota sports or Military attire. Cake and drinks will be provided.