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Robert Vesely
ROBERT FRANK VESELY
Coralville
Robert Frank Vesely, 86, of Coralville, died March 28, 2016, in Des Moines after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
Bob was born July 6, 1929, in rural Ainsworth, Iowa, to James and Emilie Vesely. He was a graduate of Iowa City High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.
He is survived by a son, Frank of Iowa City; a daughter, Jean of Des Moines; one grandson, Michael of Iowa City; two brothers, John of Rockville, Md., and Arden of Edna, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews in the U.S., Canada and Colombia, South America.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cenaida; and a brother, James.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Iowa City. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the funeral home website at www.gayandciha.com. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Robert's family and his arrangements.
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