Paul "Pauly" Allen Krok

Paul “Pauly” Allen Krok, 48, passed peacefully in his sleep the morning of May 27, 2023, in his home in Pea Ridge, Arkansas.

Paul was born April 21, 1975, and originally raised in Chicago, Illinois. He was an avid Chicago White Sox fan and enjoyed sharing his love for sports actively with his son Blake.

Paul was the loving father of Blake Krok-Ritter, the joy of his life. Beloved son of Paul and Patricia (Lieb) Krok; and loving brother of one sister Sheri Lee Wagenecht (Krok). Proud uncle of James, Paul, Daultin, Desdemona, and Thomas. Loved by his aunts & uncles, John “Jack” and Mary Therese (Andrich) Lieb, Bob and Maryann (Lieb) Kuh, and Yvonne “Bonnie” Krok. Loved by cousins Laura, Daniel (Jessica), Michael (Jan), Tom (Tina); many other family and friends, including Blake’s sister and guardian, Jaycie Ritter. He was preceded in death by grandparents Chester and Rose (Kush) Krok, Clarence and Lucille Lieb, and one aunt, Delores (Lieb) Contant, and uncles, Don Contant, and Mark Burba.

In lieu of flowers any donations can be made to Pea Ridge Youth Sports, c/o Karina Iglehart, P.O. Box 353, Pea Ridge, Arkansas 72751.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church, 6254 Valley Knoll Drive, Rockford, IL 61109. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass, also at the church.

Arrangements entrusted to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. Share online memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com