Tim Kratochvil obituary: Illinois Pawnee High School Principal & Superintendent passes away

Pawnee, Illinois – The Pawnee Assembly of God in Illinois is grieving the unexpected loss of Tim Kratochvil, a beloved figure in the community who served as a dedicated coach, teacher, and the Superintendent at Pawnee High School. Tim’s passing, resulting from a medical emergency, has left the entire community in shock.

Tim Kratochvil held the position of Superintendent/High School Principal at Pawnee High School in Springfield, Illinois. A graduate of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and the University of Illinois Springfield, he had a rich history in education and sports coaching. Before taking on the role of Superintendent, Tim served as a social science teacher at the Genoa Kingston Community Unit School District 424 and Taylorville High School. Additionally, he held the position of Junior High/High School Principal at Pawnee Community School District.

Hailing from Mount Olive, Tim’s athletic prowess was well-known, particularly in baseball. He excelled as a baseball player at SIU Carbondale and even spent two seasons in the minor leagues with the Boston Red Sox before deciding to pursue a career in education and coaching. Tim Kratochvil had spent the previous 12 years making a significant impact at Taylorville High School.

Unity Christian Lions Football shared their condulances on the death of Tim Kratochvil;

Unity Christian would like to extend our heart filled condolences to the Pawnee community. Today we learn of the passing of Pawnee High School’s former Head Football Coach, High School Principal and current Pawnee School District Superintendent Tim Kratochvil. Tim was a pillar of the community, a father and a positive force for the youth in the Pawnee community.
Revelation 21:4 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

A devoted family man, Tim leaves behind cherished memories as a loving husband and father of three. His passion for sports and education was undeniable, and he had a remarkable journey from being recognized as one of the county’s top 22 catchers by USA Today when he graduated from Mount Olive High School in 1992. During his high school years, he participated in football and basketball for four years, earning four letters. His legacy in Carbondale’s sports history includes setting records in doubles, home runs, and RBIs, making him Carbondale’s all-time batting leader. His talent even led him to spend two years in the Boston Red Sox organization as a catcher.

As the Pawnee community comes to terms with this sudden loss, they remember Tim Kratochvil not only for his accomplishments but for the positive impact he had on countless lives through his dedication to education and coaching. The thoughts and prayers of the community are with his family and all those affected by his untimely passing.

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