Allen Zach

ALLEN ZACH

Swisher

Allen Zach, 65, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 5, 2015, at his home on the family farm near Swisher, where he grew up. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at First Presbyterian Church near Ely. Burial will be in Dupont Cemetery near Swisher. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW.

Allen Lee Zach, son of Vernon Joe and Martha Louise (Dvorak) Zach, was born Dec. 22, 1949.

He is survived by his son, Joshua Allen; his daughter, Jenna Rae; his mother, Martha; his brother, Larry V. (Marcia) Zach; nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, and his brother, Rick.

Al graduated from Prairie High School, Cedar Rapids, where he excelled in wrestling. As a senior he was state champion in his weight class at the 1969 Iowa State Wrestling Tournament. He wrestled for a short time at Iowa State University and received a B.A. degree in industrial education. He served his country as a member of the Iowa National Guard.

Al and Marjie Carson were married Aug. 7, 1976, and to this union their two beautiful children were born. Al and Marjie later divorced. He taught school and coached wrestling in New Hampton and later at Newton.

Returning home to the Cedar Rapids area, he worked at Kwik-Way Manufacturing and then at Rockwell Collins until his retirement.

Al had a zest for life! Skydiving, water skiing, snow skiing, horseback riding and gardening were among his many past times. He had an incredible mechanical aptitude, with a great passion for working on cars, boats and anything mechanical. Al loved the farm and country life.

He was a loving father, son and brother.

Al's family appreciates the love, loyalty and support of his many friends.

Memorials may be directed to Linn Manor Care Center Building Fund, First Presbyterian Church and/or to the family.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.