Halek, George Anthony

George Anthony Halek

George Anthony Halek, 94, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at The Woodlands/ TheMeth-Wick Community, Cedar Rapids, of age-related illness. Funeral services will be held in Minnesota at a later date.

He was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on April 15, 1919, to Joseph and Angela Halek. He was married to Margaret (Fair) Halek from 1950-1974.

He is survived by his children, Mary Cherrico (Gene) of Cedar Rapids, Dolores Carr (James) of Lino Lakes, Minn., Megan MacLeod (John) of St. Anthony, Minn., Judith Halek of New York City, N.Y., and Anthony Halek (Louise) of Golden Valley, Minn. George has eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Stanley, Lawrence and John; and sister, Mary.

George enlisted in the Army during World War II and served in Europe. He retired from FMC, Minneapolis, after working 40 years as a draftsman.

His passion was golf; his role model Sam Snead. He enjoyed teaching his children to fish with cane poles and bobbers and dancing with his daughters every Saturday during the Lawrence Welk Show. Any Clint Eastwood movie was his favorite. George was always eager for a good game of cribbage. A loving friendship with Gladys Hrdlicka enriched and blessed his final years.

Online condolences can be left for the family at www.iowacremation.com under “Obituaries.”

Published Aug. 3, 2013 in The Gazette