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John "Jack" Richard Kaloupek
John "Jack" Richard Kaloupek
St. Johns, Fla.
John "Jack" Richard Kaloupek was born July 11, 1935, in Toledo, Iowa, to Charles and Pearl Kaloupek. He was known as "Jackie" while growing up in Toledo, graduating from Toledo High School as senior class president in 1953. Following his education, he owned a dry cleaning business before serving with the U.S. Army at Fort Gordon, Ga.
On Sept. 1, 1957, Jack married Mary Lou Hofer. The couple lived in Toledo and Augusta, Ga., before moving to Newton, Iowa, in 1962, where Jack was employed at the Vernon Company. Jack attended Drake University, graduating cum laude in 1976. Jack then worked at Kinze Manufacturing and finished his career at Mi-T-M Corporation in Peosta as chief financial officer.
Jack enjoyed a long, nearly 30 year retirement, living in the mountains of North Carolina, Georgia, Texas and finally Florida. He enjoyed spending time with family, music, walking, reading and sports, especially the Iowa Hawkeyes. Jack was active in the church and also donated his time and talents helping others in his community.
Jack lived an extraordinary life of 88 years. After a short illness with kidney disease, he went home to his Lord and Savior on Aug. 17, 2023, in St. Johns, Fla., surrounded by his loving family.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Leland, Charles, Robert and Doug; and two sisters, Phyllis Willer and Mary Lou Kaloupek.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Lou; three daughters, Shelley (Jerry) Ask of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Gina (Rex) Ellison of Baton Rouge, La., and Natalie (Jerome) Jurenovich of Milton, Ga.; one son, Drew (Stephanie) Kaloupek of St. Johns, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, Emily, Hayley, Joe, Jordan, Garrett, Tyler, Nick, Ben, Tim, Braden, Breck, Milena and Delaney; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at Stonebridge Church, 1829 Stoney Point Rd., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Friends may visit with the family at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m.
A private burial service will be held at a later date at Haven Cemetery in Chelsea, Iowa.
In the spirit of Jack's quiet kindness and generosity, the family encourages you to do something nice for someone and not tell anyone about it.
Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.
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