Severin "Sev" H. Krawiecki

Severin "Sev" Krawiecki, 90 year old resident of Buckman, MN passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Morrill, MN with Father Matthew Langager officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Joseph's Parish Cemetery in Morrill, MN. A visitation will be held from 9-11 A.M. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Morrill, MN. Caring for Severin and his family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Pierz, MN. Severin was born on June 20, 1933 in Morrill, MN, to the late Joseph and Rose (Schyma) Krawiecki. He grew up in Ramey, MN, where his parents owned the local store, often helping his parents in the store, He attended Foley High School where he played football. He was drafted into the US Army in 1954, where he, graduated from both Demolitions and Combat Engineering Schools. He was stationed in Germany and while serving he received both the Sharpshooter and Good Conduct Medals and was honorably discharged in 1956. Severin was united in marriage to Darlene Nelson in 1960 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morrill, MN. He worked in the Minneapolis area as a tool and dye specialist, later becoming a foreman. In addition, he took on many jobs painting homes and businesses. In 1969 he saved up enough money to purchase his own business in Buckman, MN, and called it Sev's Bar. Shortly after the bar burned down and he rebuilt it bigger and better, he then renamed it Sev's Food and Liquor, bringing a full-service restaurant to the area. As the business grew, he purchased many properties and land along with his son, who took over the business when he retired. Sev was an avid motorcycle and car enthusiast, taking many trips throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico with family and friends. He also enjoyed snowmobiling, cooking and could often be found tinkering in his garage, repairing anything that was broken, building things and fixing old bikes for the local children. For the past 32 years, he spent winters in Apache Junction, AZ, where he passed the time four-wheeling, attending swap meets, stopping at garage sales and entertaining family and friends from in and out of state. Sev spent his summers barbecuing, fishing and having drinks around the bonfire with loved ones and friends. He will be remembered as a sharp dresser, a generous man, the first to buy a drink and quick to follow it with a joke or a memorable saying. He was strong and hardworking and a great teacher and mentor to many and was always willing to help anyone in need. Severin was a member of the Hillman American Legion and the VFW in Arizona. He is survived by his children, Kimberly (Mark) Harter of CO, Bonnie (Pat) Dehler of Sauk Rapids, MN, Carol (Bobby Bednar) Krawiecki of Pierz, MN, Pamela Krawiecki of Little Falls, MN, Kenton Krawiecki of Buckman, MN and David (Beth) Krawiecki of Buckman, MN; sister, Shirley (Leonard) Stachowski of Blaine, MN; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Sev was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Rose Krawiecki; wife, Darlene Krawiecki; brother, Kenny Krawiecki and grandson, Noah Harter.

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Severin "Sev" H. Krawiecki

June 20, 1933 - January 17, 2024