Lnenicka, Robert J.

Robert J. Lnenicka, 88, of 1103 Cedar Woods Rd., Cedar Rapids, fell asleep on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at the Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, Fla. Services at 11 a.m. Friday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories where friends may call after 10 a.m. Burial at Campbell Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bob was the beloved husband of Darlene for 65 years, he is also survived by two sons, Dennis (Mary) of West Olive, Mich., and Steven of Cedar Rapids; one daughter, Gloria Lnenicka of Cedar Rapids; two brothers, Rudolph of Cedar Rapids; Leonard of Center Point; and a sister, Angeline Brown of Cedar Rapids.

He is also survived by five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Wilma; and brother, Edwin.

Bob was born on July 23, 1922, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Edward and Agnes Svoboda Lnenicka. He married Darlene R. Baxa on Nov. 8, 1945, in Cedar Rapids. Bob was a life long farmer in the Linn County area, retiring in the mid 80s. He was an elder with the Christian Church of Jehovah's Witness and a 4-H leader. He and Darlene loved to travel, going to all 50 states as well as Europe and Africa. He enjoyed caring for his farm animals, fishing and the time spent with his beloved family and many friends.

He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in battle during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army in the European Theater.

His hope was a resurrection back to earth where he will be with his loved ones once again.

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