Kuda, Kim Allen

Kim Allen Kuda, 58, of Cedar Rapids, passed peacefully at his home Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, 218 21st Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Dennis Juhl. Visitation: 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, where a rosary service will be held at 4 p.m. and vigil service at 8 p.m. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include his wife, Monica; mother, Phyllis (DeShaw) Kuda; four wonderful children, Kymberly, Dillon (Easton), Jeff (Angie) and Aaron (Jess), all of Cedar Rapids; brothers, Terry (Janet), Rick, Dan (Julie) and Jeff (Sandy), also of Cedar Rapids; and his uncle, David Kuda.

Kim was preceded in death by his father, William Allen Kuda on July 19, 1985.

Kim was born Dec. 29, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1973. He had an undefeated wrestling season and was a city champ wrestler. He played the drums in a band and was a talented gymnast. He married Monica Emerson. Kim graduated from trade school on June 11, 1975, and was a member of Local 125 Plumbers and Pipefitters for 38 years.

He enjoyed fishing, family and friends. Kim never missed a school event for his children. He also enjoyed gardening and woodworking.

He was loved by all and will be missed.

Please sign the online guest book for Kim at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Published May 16, 2013 in The Gazette