Randi A. Ruzicka

Randi A. Ruzicka

Cedar Rapids

Randi Allen Ruzicka, 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, after a courageous battle with kidney and brain cancer. Per Randi’s wishes, a private family memorial will be held.

Randi was born Aug. 4, 1960, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Robert Sr. and Theresa (Michalec) Ruzicka. Randi graduated from LaSalle High School in 1978. He attended Kirkwood, Coe College and Mt. Mercy graduating with a degree in computer science. He worked at Rockwell Collins from 1985 until his retirement in 2017.

Randi never let his disability slow him down. He lived a vibrant life and was never shy to experience new things. He enjoyed taking yearly trips to Palm Beach Gardens to visit his Florida family. He was an animal lover through and through especially when it came to his little black poodles. Randi’s nephews and niece meant more to him than words can describe. They had a special relationship and he loved spending time with them whether having weekly dinners and trying all different types of food, or having entertaining discussions with his niece Nicole.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Bob Sr. and Theresa Ruzicka; siblings, Bob Jr. and Pamela Stark; brother-in-law, Chris Stark; nephews, Nick (Liz) and Sam Stark; niece, Nicole Stark; his beloved toy poodle, Macy, all of Cedar Rapids; his special cousin and confidant, Dianne (Sejnoha) White, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Matthew and Mary (Sejnoha) Ruzicka and Frank W. and Mary (Philipp) Michalec; and his two toy poodles, Misty and Mandy.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you for the amazing care given by Jason Burgus and Bobbi Jo DeVore from Unity Point Hospice.

Memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Humane Society, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church or St. Ludmila Catholic Church.