Steven Ziskovsky

STEVEN CHARLES ZISKOVSKY

Cedar Rapids

Steven Charles Ziskovsky, 64, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospice. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, prior to services at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Steven was born March 1, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Charles and Pauline (Larimer) Ziskovsky. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1970. Steven worked at Quaker Oats, National Oats and the Flame Room before working as a custodian for FBG Service Corp. for 30-plus years.

Steven is survived by his brother, Gary Ziskovsky of Cedar Rapids, and his many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Steven was the word "independence" personified. He was simple, straightforward and stubbornly set in purpose and resolve. So fiercely dedicated to his work as a custodian at FBG, he rarely, if ever, missed a day. He walked to and from his job several miles no matter the weather. It was at work where he found peace and solace from life's worries and pain. Steven loved sports, movies and exploring the city on foot. He was frugal to a fault, yet never missed a payment of a bill or tax, even if he thought it was outrageous or unfair. Outwardly serious, Steven possessed an inviting sense of humor and personable politeness that endeared him to all who knew him. Steven was truly the working man's working man, and will be missed by family, friends and those who remember a world dedicated to duty and honor.

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