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Richard L. Hruby
RICHARD L. HRUBY
Iowa City
Richard L. Hruby passed away July 14, 2021, at the Bird House - Hospice of Johnson County, surrounded by family. He was 86 years old.
Richard's family will receive guests for visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 19, at Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Services, 2720 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City. A funeral service is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, at Parkview Church, 15 Foster Rd., Iowa City. Richard will be laid to rest at the Oxford Cemetery.
Surviving Richard is his beloved wife, Merlene; children, Janice (Michael) Gregory and John (Amanda Lynn-Hruby) Hruby; grandchildren, Anne Marie Gregory, Hailey Gregory, Clifford Williams, Mylissa Rehm and Monica Barnes; brother, Don Hruby (Cille); and sisters-in-law, Shirley Hruby and Marie Hruby.
Sadly, Richard was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lue Ellen Larew; brother-in-law, Harold James Larew; and brothers, Lloyd Hruby and Ray S. Hruby.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Richard's family or the Bird House - Hospice of Johnson County.
To share a thought, memory or condolence with his family, please visit the funeral home website at www.gayandciha.com.
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