Slezak, Dorothy E.

Dorothy E. Slezak, 99-1/2, of Western, died Wednesday, Jan. 13,2011, at her son's home in Swisher. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW, with burial to follow in Czech National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Brosh Chapel.

Dorothy was born July 18, 1911, in rural Ely, the daughter George and Mary (Vittengl) Clark. She married Paul B. Slezak Sr. on June 7, 1933, in Ely. Dorothy and Paul farmed in the Ely area for the majority of their lives. In later years, she worked for College Community Schools and The Cedar Rapids Horsemans Club.

She enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, caring for her John Deere tractor, baking kolaches and pies, cooking, canning and spending time with her family.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Dolores (Milton) Horak of Waterloo, Paul Jr. (Bonnie) Slezak of Ely and Wayne (Judith) Slezak of Swisher. Dorothy was known as “Babi” to her 11 grandchildren, Debbie Jo, Reggie, Joseph, Heidi Jo, Andrea Jo, Angela, Steven, Dawn, Bret, Shawn and Todd; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Amber Kay Bendorf; a grandson, Brian Bendorf; sisters, Minnie and Gladys; and her brothers, Charles, Claude and Tommy.

Dorothy will be greatly missed by her loving family and the many children she impacted in her life.

Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

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