Adolph C. Ficek Jr. 85, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Adolph’s Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Monday, June 9, 2025 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson with Msgr. Thomas Richter as celebrant. Interment will take place at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Military Honors will be provided by the Dickinson American Legion Post 3 Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson with a rosary and vigil at 7 p.m. with Deacon Leonard Krebs presiding. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Monday.
Adolph was born July 1, 1939 to Adolph F. Ficek Sr. and Emma Kubas Ficek. He was raised on the family farm, north of Dickinson, until the age of 14 and then moved to Dickinson with his parents. Adolph completed eight years of education at a Country School. Adolph began working for King’s Super Value at the age of 15. He worked for King’s for 17 years. Adolph enlisted in the U.S Army in 1962 where he served for two years at Fort Carson CO and then served an additional 4 years in the Army Reserve. Adolph was extremely proud of his service to his country. When talking about his service, he often spoke of standing guard for President Kennedy when he was in Denver CO. Adolph obtained the rank of E6, (Staff Sergeant) and acquiring his GED while serving in the Army. He was honorably discharged in 1967.
Adolph married the love of his life, Carina Obritsch on October 15, 1963. They had three children: Jeff, Mark and Lori. Adolph sold life insurance for Western States Life Insurance and Midland National Life Insurance. In 1973, they moved to the family farm and he farmed the rest of his days. Adolph loved being a farmer as it is all he ever wanted to be. Adolph was a lifetime member of the Gladstone Knights of Columbus. He served 20 years as Ticket Chairman for the Trinity Mardi Gras. Adolph served on the Credit Union Advisory Board and the FSA Advisory Board.
Adolph loved wood working and always wished he had more time for it. He made the home kitchen cabinetry and did many other improvements around the farm and home. Adolph enjoyed bowling and spending time with friends. He loved to visit with people and always found something in common with everyone he met. He loved to listen to music. Especially, old time and early country music. Adolph was a faithful Catholic and devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
Adolph is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carina Obritsch Ficek; his children, Jeff (Michelle) Ficek, Fargo, Mark (Sandi) Ficek, Kearney, NE, and Lori (Tiff) Achtenberg, Olathe, KS; grandchildren, Katy (Stephen) Akins, Allyson (Jon) Seltvedt, Taylor (Danny) Begasse, Colton (Abby) Achtenberg, and Aaron Ficek; great-grandchildren, Atlas, Ember, and Briar Seltvedt; brothers-in-law, Lorence Phillips and Mike (Brenda) Obritsch; and sister-in-law, Joanne Simon.
Adolph was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph F. Ficek and Emma Kubas Ficek; his sister, Eleanor Phillips; father-in-law, Adam Obritsch; mother-in-law, Mary Obritsch Schmidt; sister-in-law, Diane Eck; and brothers-in-law, Frank Simon and Bob Eck.