Michalec, Franklin 'Butch'

Franklin “Butch” Michalec, 71, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, at his home from a sudden illness. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, where visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Karen; his children, Frank W. Michalec of Cedar Rapids, Carolyn A. Rubner and husband Randy of Newhall, Stephen P. Michalec and wife Tammara of Amana, Mark A. Michalec and wife Amy, Lonnie J. Michalec, Rodney J. Michalec and wife Linnea and Troy A. Michalec and wife Lisa, all of Cedar Rapids; his mother-in-law, Viola Hamer of Cedar Rapids; his good friend, Tom Sanders of Cedar Rapids; 10 siblings; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one soon to be great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Butch was born Dec. 23, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Francis and Mary Phillip Michalec. He married Karen I. Hamer on July 11, 1977, in Rock Island, Ill. Butch was a machinist for Universal Engineering in Cedar Rapids and a member of St. Ludmila Catholic Church.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and loved spending time with his family.

Butch was hard working and was always helping people in need. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and taking trips with the boys. He was a die hard Cubs and Cowboys fan.

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A memorial fund has been established by the family.