State Fraternal Congress

Fraternalist of the Year Award for South Dakota Fraternal Congress

Stan Varilek has a long history of volunteerism for his church, community and country. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps for two years during the Korean War.

Stan does woodworking as a hobby. He has used this talent to make over 40 flag cases to display casket flags.

He has been a member of St. Wenceslaus Parish in Tabor for over 42 years. He was one of the first parishioners to become a lay minister, having done this for over 20 years.

He keeps busy at Tabor's Annual Czech Days celebration by helping his wife, Rita, with baking and packaging kolaches. In 2008, Stan and Rita were chosen as Parade Marshals for the annual Czech Days parade. This was a big honor for the two of them, and very well deserved.

Stan has become a member of the fraternal insurance organization, First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association/ Catholic Workman, for 65 years. He has also served the branch as trustee. Whatever the need, we can always count on Stan to help!

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