Ronald "Shorty" Filipek's obituary , Passed away on July 21, 2025 in Watertown, South Dakota

Ronald "Shorty" Filipek

October 1, 1941 - July 21, 2025 (83 years old)

Watertown, South Dakota

Ronald "Shorty" Filipek's obituary , Passed away on July 21, 2025 in Watertown, South Dakota

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Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel

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Ronald "Shorty" Filipek

October 1, 1941 - July 21, 2025 (83 years old)

Watertown, South Dakota

Ronald Filipek Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 21, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Ronald Filipek (Watertown, South Dakota). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ronald Filipek to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Stanley Filipek and Lois Filipek (Willie); his former wife Ruth Felix; and his grandson Tyson Brist. He is survived by: his wife Cynthia Colestock; his pet Fred; his daughters, Gina Brist (Travis) and Tiffany Parker (Michael); his grandchildren, Abby, Jeremy, Emily and Justin; and his siblings, Dan Filipek (Ruth), Rick Filipek and Sally Schwab (Randy).

Visitation was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (110 3rd St SE, Watertown, SD 57201). A funeral service was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel



Mon

July 28

Visitation

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
110 3rd St SE, Watertown, SD 57201

Mon

July 28

Funeral service

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
110 3rd St SE, Watertown, SD 57201

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