Robert Karolevitz

Robert Francis Karolevitz (April 26, 1922 – June 17, 2011) was an American author and humorist from Yankton, South Dakota. His writing focused on biography, humor, and history, among other topics.

Biography Karolevitz was born in Yankton, South Dakota, to Frank and Martha Karolevitz (née Rathjen). He grew up in Yankton, where he attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Yankton High School in 1940. In 2014, he was named a "health pioneer" by the South Dakota Department of Health.

Personal life Karolevitz married Phyllis Gunderson on January 4, 1951; they remained married until his death. They had two daughters: Jan Marie and Martha Jill. Robert Karolevitz died on June 17, 2011, at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton.