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Rick Blazek
RICK BLAZEK
Cedar Rapids
Rick Blazek, 61, of Cedar Rapids, died suddenly Sunday, June 26, 2016, following a short illness. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW. Private family inurnment will be held at Czech National Cemetery at a later date.
Rick was born Oct. 24, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Frank and Joanne (Slocum) Blazek. He married Geraldine (Red) Mulholland on July 12, 1975. He worked as a refrigeration fitter for L.W. Ross and was a member of Plumbers and Fitters Local 125. Rick enjoyed his grandchildren, kayaking and his Harley. He will be remembered as an accident-prone, stubborn, funny, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend.
Rick is survived by his wife of 40 years, Geraldine; his children, Berni and Isaac; grandchildren, Quintin, Kaleb, Ricky and Emma; his father, Frank and Dorothy Blazek; sisters, Deb (Kevin) Carney and Vicki (Jerry) Hill; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; mother, Joanne; and brother, Michael.
Memorials may be directed to the family at 1837 D St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.
Rick will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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