Karel Patrick "KP" Pavlik, 87, beloved dad and loving granddad, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018, at the Pioneer Lodge in Coldwater, KS. Born May 9, 1930, at Galveston, TX, he was the son of Karel and Mary Lucy (Collerain) Pavlik.

On October 7, 1950, he married Jacquelyn Lou Martin of Coldwater, KS. Hand in hand, for 64 years, they shared their joys and sorrows until her passing on April 26, 2013. To this union were born one daughter and two sons.

Karel worked for Southwestern Bell/ AT&T for 43 years. He was a member of the Coldwater First Christian Church, Coldwater Lion's Club, and a volunteer fireman for the Comanche County Fire Department. He served the City of Coldwater for many years as a city councilman and was instrumental in the development of Lake Coldwater.

Karel was a conscientious and very modest individual. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and a dear friend to others. His wise counsel, firm guidance, and sense of humor will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. He was very proud of his children and always wanted the best for them. Karel was especially proud of his grandkids, always looking forward to their visits and times they would share together. He loved life and being outdoors, loved nature, and the song of birds. His backyard was his source of therapy.

Surviving with great memories are his daughter: Karela Jill Dunn (Roger) of Buttermilk, KS; two sons: Jack Alan Pavlik (Janice) of Dallas, TX and Jay Anton Pavlik (Amy) of McPherson, KS; two sisters: Jerrydene Kovar and Nonie Jo Hlinsky; two brothers: William Pavlik and Robert Pavlik; seven grandchildren: Joe Dunn, Jeremy Dunn, Josh Pavlik, Jace Pavlik, Jayla Bonham, Jared Pavlik, and Courtney Gerhardt; and thirteen great-grandchildren: Emma & Keith Dunn, Tristan, Grant, Devin, & Cami Dunn, Milla, Leo, & Rya Pavlik, Hazel, Drake, & Moira Pavlik, and Luella Jo Pavlik.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.

Calling times are from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 28, 2018 (Family Will Greet Friends from 3-5 p.m.) at Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, Coldwater, KS.

Graveside service is at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 29, 2018, at Crown Hill Cemetery in Coldwater, KS, with Andrew Evans presiding.

Memorials are suggested to Comanche County Fire Department in care of Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, P.O. Box 417, Coldwater, KS 67029.