David Kuda

DAVID KUDA

Cedar Rapids

David L. Kuda, 76, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, April 12, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, officiated by Pastor John Louk. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment, with military honors, will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations in David's name may be directed to Salem United Methodist Church, Camp Courageous, or the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be submitted at www.cedar memorial.com under obituaries.

David L. Kuda was born Sept. 28, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, to William G. and Mary L. (Lechky) Kuda. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a sergeant. He was employed as an engineer for Rockwell Collins from 1955 until 1993.

David was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. He also was a member of the Cedar Rapids Hanford American Legion Post 5, Eagles Club and the Cedar Rapids Power Squadron and an auxiliary member of the VFW.

He enjoyed shopping and crafts, especially woodworking. David was very active in his church.

David is survived by sisters-in-law, Phyllis Kuda of Cedar Rapids and Mildred (Donald) Miller of Swisher; four nephews: Terry (Janet) Kuda, Rick Kuda, Dan (Julie) Kuda and Jeff (Sandy) Kuda; three nieces, Lynn (Steve) Mallicoat, Nancy Brown and Debbie (Stuart) Towe; nephew-in-law, Jim Bys; niece-in-law, Monica Kuda; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, William and Richard Kuda; nephew, Kim Kuda; and niece, Diane Bys.