Donald Vorel

DONALD E. VOREL

Cedar Rapids

Donald "Don" E. Vorel, 93, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids following a short illness. Celebration of Life services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW. Burial will follow at Czech National Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday after 1 p.m. until service time.

Donald Edward was born July 13, 1924, in Fairfax, the son of Joseph and Anna Marie (Dvorak) Vorel. Don graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended Cedar Rapids Business College. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. He married Esther June Spryncl on June 25, 1948, in Cedar Rapids. He worked in accounting and administration for Mutual Fire and Automobile Co. for 39 years, retiring in 1988.

Don was a member of Lodge 13 WFLA and the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. He also ministered to prisoners at Anamosa and Fort Madison for many years, and attended Cedar Valley Bible Church. He and Esther enjoyed traveling throughout all 50 states, Europe, the Middle East and the Orient. They especially enjoyed traveling in the Holy Lands. Don volunteered with Esther at St. Luke's and Mercy hospitals, as well as at nature centers.

Don is survived by Esther, his wife of 69 years; nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.

Memorials may be directed to the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.broshchapel.com.