| Geraldine “Geri” Krolikowski |

Geraldine “Geri” Krolikowski, 87, of Loup City, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City. The Reverends Richard Piontkowski and Reggie Urban concelebrated the Mass.

Nancy Yates was the lector. Wayne and Dayle Klein were the Eucharistic ministers.

Gift bearers were Geri’s grandsons and great-grandchildren.

Amy Kowalski was the pianist. Sonny and Bonnie Sekutera were the singers.

Selections included “Be Not Afraid,” “Hail Mary, Gentle Woman,” “Prayer of St. Francis,” “Song of Farewell,” and “Carry Me Home.”

“Blue Skirt Waltz” was a recorded selection.

Honorary bearers included Derek Huntley in spirit, Seth Huntley, Alec Ennis, Luke Krolikowski, Sam Krolikowski, and Will Krolikowski.

Inurnment was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City.

Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.

Memorials are suggested to the Sherman County Foundation or to the family for later designation.

Geri was born on November 4, 1937, at Ashton, the daughter of Roman and Theresa (Jolkowski) Kwiatkowski. She attended Sherman County rural schools and then Loup City High School. While in high school, she worked at the Rexall Drug Soda Shop. She graduated from Loup City High School in 1955.

After graduation, she moved with several of her classmates to Omaha, where she worked for Mutual of Omaha. She later returned to Loup City and began working at the Sherman County Bank as a teller and bookkeeper.

Geri married Jim John on June 6, 1959, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Paplin. John passed away suddenly on July 24, 1962.

Geri was united in marriage to Carl S. Krolikowski on August 8, 1964, at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City. The couple raised their family and lived their entire married lives in Loup City. In 1965, the couple purchased Ray’s Market, which they owned and operated until 1994, when they sold the store and Carl retired.

Geri worked at the Sherman County Treasurer’s Office for many years and served as the Sherman County Treasurer from 1998 until 2011. Carl died on October 21, 2018, and Geri lived the rest of her life in Loup City.

Geri was an active member of St. Josaphat’s Parish, where she served as a Eucharistic minister and took communion to the homebound and residents of Rose Lane Home in Loup City. She also helped count money, assisted with many funeral meals through the Council of Catholic Women, and did laundry for the church. She was a member of the Auxiliary of the Pink Sisters through the church, was a lifetime member of the Rosary Sodality, P.E.O Chapter AQ of Loup City for over fifty years, and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 48 of Loup City for thirty-three years. She served on the housing authority board for a number of years and was a member of the Sherman County Historical Society. She enjoyed bowling on ladies’ league and playing golf on ladies’ league and in ladies’ and couples’ golf tournaments in the area. She loved praying the Rosary, ironing, and spending time with her family.

Geri is survived by her daughter, Nancy Yates of Omaha; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Heidi Krolikowski of Loup City; grandsons, Seth Huntley of Omaha, Alec Ennis of Omaha, Luke Krolikowski and fiancée Chloe Pentico of Loup City, Sam Krolikowski of Loup City, and Will Krolikowski of Loup City; and great-grandchildren, Kaiden Huntley, Ava Huntley, Lincoln Huntley, and Harmanii Ennis, all of Omaha.

Geri was preceded in death by her parents, Roman and Theresa Kwiatkowski; husbands, Jim John and Carl Krolikowski; grandson, Derek Huntley; sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Jack Lenczowski; and brothers, LaVern Kwiatkowski and Ronald Kwiatkowski.

The service will be recorded and downloaded on the funeral home website, and condolences and memories may be shared with Geri’s family by visiting www.petersfuneralhome. net.