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Happy 70th Anniversary, David and Marilyn Popelka

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Happy 70th Anniversary, David and Marilyn Popelka

Happy 70th Anniversary,

David and Marilyn Popelka

David and Marilyn Popelka will be celebrating their

70th wedding anniversary on February 14, 2024. The Popelkaâ€™s have three children, Jim (Julie) Popelka, Karen (Craig) Vondracek, Tom (Becky) Popelka; six grandchildren, Jessie (Clint) Mersch, Jake Popelka, Josie (Zach) Johnston, Austin (Leah) Vondracek, Leesha (Jamie) Murray and Bryce Popelka; and 10 great-grandchildren, Brecken and Max Mersch, Ford, Helen, Alden and Thatcher Vondracek; Lakelan, Willa and Harlow Murray and Brooklyn Popelka.

A family dinner will mark this special occasion. Cards and best wishes can be sent to:

2206 Haven Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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