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Dave Lumir Trunecek
DAVE LUMIR TRUNECEK
Cedar Rapids
Dave Lumir Trunecek, 71, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in his home. Celebration of Life services will be 1 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2018, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW. Burial will be in Czech National Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Brosh Chapel.
Dave was born Sep. 30, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Lumir and Lillian (Serbousek) Trunecek. He graduated from Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School Class of 1964. Dave was a full-time teacher for many years in Phoenix, Ariz., as well as a substitute teacher in Cedar Rapids. Dave was a dedicated caregiver to both of his parents upon returning back home.
The past four years he has worked at Menards in the hardware department.
He enjoyed watching the Hawkeyes, going to the casino and spending time with his family.
Dave is survived his aunt, Mary Serbousek of Center Point, as well as his many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lumir and Lillian.
Memorials may be directed to the VFW Post 788 in his name.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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