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Charlotte Janda-Nechanicky
Charlotte Janda-Nechanicky
Cedar Rapids
Charlotte Janda-Nechanicky, 89, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation on Thursday, January 16, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Cedar Memorial Chapel Stateroom. A private family burial will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Charlotte was born on October 23, 1936, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Irene (Barnoske) Matter. She graduated from Wilson High School in Cedar Rapids and later attended Coe College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education.
Char began her career in the Cedar Rapids School District as a physical education teacher and coach at Wilson High School. After taking 11 years away from the classroom to be a stay-at-home mom, she returned to teaching and served students at several schools across the district, finishing her teaching career at Kennedy High School. She continued to enjoy many years wrapping gifts for Armstrong’s Department Store and Von Maur.
She married Robert Nechanicky in 1990.
Charlotte was an avid gardener, antiques collector, and long-time Iowa Hawkeye fan. She had a passion for painting, decorating and attending her grandchildren’s activities.
Char was crowned the homecoming queen at Wilson High School and Coe College. She participated in cheerleading, field hockey and track. Char also remained active in her sorority, Alpha Xi Delta, as well as The National TTT Society.
Charlotte is lovingly survived by her daughter, Julie Copeland (Parrish) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, along with their children Ethan, Emma and Eli; and her son, Jeff Janda (Lara) of San Diego, California, with their son Samuel. Char also had many stepchildren, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family members.
Charlotte is preceded in death by her parents Carl and Irene, her two brothers, Richard and Glenn, and husband Robert.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.
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