Joseph Andrew Kralich

Joseph Andrew Kralich, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his home after an extended illness. A memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Solid Rock Bible Church, 751 4th Ave. NW. Immediately following, a celebration of Joe’s life will be at the Lido Bar. Arrangements are in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. Joe was born in Great Falls at the Columbus Hospital on March 20, 1943 to Joe and Mary Kralich. Joe attended schools here in Great Falls and was a graduate of Great Falls Central High School and also attended Montana State. Joe married Beverly McCain in 1969 and they later divorced. He joined the U.S. Navy and served in Vietnam as well as Hawaii. After his discharge, he returned to Great Falls and took ownership of the Cimarron Night Club in Black Eagle.Upon the death of his father he purchased and managed the J Bar T Ranch House. He later worked at North American Van Lines and Mayflower. He moved to California for several years, but returned to Montana where he resided until his death. Joe spent many enjoyable summers with his family at their cabin in Lincoln. Joe was blessed with an enchanting personality and enjoyed socializing. Joe is survived by his son Joza (Jody) Kralich; daughters Lisa Enright and Cesi Kralich; several grandchildren; and sister JoAnne Kralich of Pompano Beach, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Mary Kralich; and sister Mary Ann Kralich Hopkins.