Vernon 'Bud' Kopecky

VERNON “BUD” KOPECKY

Traer

Vernon "Bud" Kopecky was born July 16, 1937, in Belle Plaine, Iowa, the son of Fred and Gladys (Pavelka) Kopecky. He graduated from Clutier High School in 1955. Bud was employed with Funks Seed Co. from 1964 to 1982. He then worked at Ciba Seeds operating the fork lift and was a foreman of the bagging crew, from 1982 to 1994, then working for Alliant Production from 1995 until his retirement in 2001. Bud was also a volunteer fireman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and would often entertain them by playing his beloved Polka music on the accordion. Bud was an avid Cubs fan and would go to Chicago to watch them play and often would bring his family and friends along. After he retired, he enjoyed traveling with family and wintered in Benson, Ariz. Bud proudly displayed a lighted Christmas wonderland in his front yard year after year.

Bud passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer at the age of 84.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bud is survived by his sister, Elaine (David) Manternach of Monticello, Iowa; and five nieces and nephews, Patty Hansen, Linda Hartung, Diane Gray, Duane Manternach and Kevin Manternach.

Memorial Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Traer. Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial: St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Sunrise Hill Care Center, 909 Sixth St., Traer, IA 50765.

Overton Funeral Home is handling arrangements, (319) 478-2775. Condolences may be left at www.overtonfuneralhomes.com.