Donald Dlouhy

DONALD DLOUHY

Cedar Rapids

Donald V. Dlouhy, 83, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully Oct. 15, 2014, at his home after a long illness. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Thursday. Military rites and entombment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Nancy; three daughters, Terrye (Mike) Pic, Jacquelyn (Dean) Paul and Deann (Chad) Hertz; and his two brothers, Frank and Eugene. He also is survived by six grand-children, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and his dog, Molly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Lillian Serbousek; and two brothers, Leonard and Leo.

Don was born Sept. 12, 1931, in Fairfax, the son of Emil and Helen Earsa Dlouhy. He married Nancy J. Breidert on April 29, 1954, in Cedar Rapids.

Don was a foreman at Iowa Electric and retired from there after more than 35 years in 1991. He was a member of Kenwood Park United Methodist Church and Marion American Legion Post 298, IBEW Local 204. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War.

He enjoyed bowling (bowled a 300 game), golf, going to the casino and building and flying radio-controlled planes.

His greatest joy was the time spent with his many friends and beloved family. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. He will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the COPD Foundation, the veteran Honor Flights or to Kenwood Park United Methodist Church.

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