Floyd Peter Kristof, age 91 of Shawano, formerly of Leopolis, passed away May 1, 2014 surrounded by his family at Kindred Hearts-Shawano. Born on May 14, 1922 in Leopolis, he was the son of the late James and Lena (Kadlez) Kristof. After graduating from Marion High School in 1940, Floyd helped on the family farm in the town of Herman until marriage to his wife, Veronica Stezenski, who he met at one of the many local dances. On June 15, 1946 they were united in marriage at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Leopolis. The couple moved to and farmed in the Town of Seneca until their retirement in 1983 where he taught his boys how to work hard, do things for themselves and take time for a few cold ones with friends at a local drinking establishment. He died knowing The Brei Brother Farms had turned the base farm he toiled over in the 50's, 60's and 70's into one of the top producing farms in Shawano County today. Upon retirement, the couple traveled the country on numerous bus tours and enjoyed finding a good card game or listening to a rousing Polka. Floyd was a tremendous baseball player, manager and fan. He and his Brother-in-law, Joe Stezenski, helped pitch Leopolis to a win in the inaugural 1946 BABA Grand Championship game against New London. He managed Leopolis BABA, Junior League and Little leaguers for a number of years where he made great friends from the Menominee Reservation to Waupaca County. Even as his health began to fail, he still wanted to sit in the car to watch Leopolis play ball while listening to his beloved Brewers on the radio. He rarely missed a Packer, Badger, Brewer or Bucks game on TV or Radio. Floyd and Alan (Swampy) Steinke introduced the Leopolis kids to the world of golf at Pine Hills in Gresham, where he played in the Men's and Couples League for years, even mowing the fairways when they needed him. Floyd served a number of years on the Marion School Board and a few terms as Town of Seneca Supervisor and Town Chairman, Board member for the Gresham Co-op. Every November the "Soup Gang" would take to the hunt for an elusive buck leading them to Leopolis, Tilleda and Weasel Dam area taverns, feasting on their flavorful soups, while eating a sandwich Veronica made each morning. This was often followed by more than a few evenings when cows were milked late. Floyd picked up his Dad's talent of making great sausage like Farmer, Blood, Liver and Venison sausage. He also tapped trees and cooked down hundreds of quarts of maple syrup. Floyd may have lost his vision to macular degeneration and strength to a slight stroke in his later years, but had the best memory anyone could imagine. As President and member of the Leopolis Fish and Game Club, Floyd spent numerous hours tending bar at the fairgrounds, raising and planting pheasants, planting trout, hunting squirrel, deer and pheasant. Floyd was a member of the St Mary's Catholic Church in Leopolis, St. Mary's Men's Club, the Knights of Columbus, Parish Council and helping out a number of years in the gathering and decorating the Christmas trees followed by a few libations at Mary Pevonka's Bar. Floyd is survived by: his wife Veronica of 67 years, 3 sons, Steve (Margie) Kristof of Leopolis, Pete (Debbie) Kristof of Cloverleaf Lakes, and Bob Kristof of Leopolis; his daughter-in-law Patricia Kristof of Shawano; 8 grandchildren, Tom (Aimee Zeinert) Kristof Jr, David (Missy) Kristof, Karen (Jason) Dean, Jennifer (Jose) Marroig, Joseph (Crystal) Kristof, Jessica Kristof, Miranda Kristof, Adam Holcomb; 14 great-grandchildren, Andrew, Kasey, Kendra, Alex, Josh and Gabriel Kristof, Leah and Wyatt Dean, Sofia and Cristian Marroig, Dillion and Tiara Holcomb, Jadin and Kiana Soukhaphaly. Floyd is further survived by: 2 sisters, Carol and Rita Kristof, and a sister-in-law, Gladys Stezenski all of Shawano and numerous nieces and nephews. Floyd was preceded in death by: a son, Tom Kristof; his parents; a brother, Allen, 2 sisters, Doris Neville and Betty Dieck, sisters-in-laws, Mariane Rambach, Anna Dillenberg and Frances Prohaska, Brother-in-laws, Peter, Alvin, Eddie and Joseph Stezenski, George Dillenberg, and Fredrick Prohaska and special lifelong friends Melvin and Leona Paiser. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, May 5, 2014 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Leopolis with the Rev. Patrick Lloyd officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Sunday from 3:00-7:00pm and on Monday from 10:00am until the procession leaves for the church at 10:30am. A Prayer Service will be held at the funeral home on Sunday at 6:30pm. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. The family would like to extend great appreciation to all the Staff at Kindred Hearts in Shawano, for the loving and generous care Floyd has received the last 4 years. Also to Georgia and Lori with Heartland Hospice on their caring touch the last few days. Floyd and the family also appreciated the weekly visits by John Sazama and monthly communion from Sacred Hearts Father Evers and Father Luke. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com