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Virgil Ray Marek
VIRGIL RAY MAREK
Belle Plaine
Virgil Ray Marek, 73, formerly of Belle Plaine, Iowa, passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Georgia.
Mr. Marek was a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and had lived in Macon for 10 years before moving to Lake Sinclair five years ago. He was the son of the late Albert and Anna J. Fousek Marek; and was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer Marek, and a sister, Gladys Jones. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam and he was the recipient of a Purple Heart award and Bronze Star. He was a retired salesman for Ecolabs Pharmaceutical Co., and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Belle Plaine American Legion.
Virgil enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and, most of all, spending time with family.
Virgil lived a good life; he was very charismatic, genuine and left a mark on many. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa Holley Marek of Sparta, Ga.; daughter, Julia Marek of Osage Beach, Mo.; son, Jason Marek of Elebron, Iowa; sisters, Lavona LaGrange, Dolores VanGeenen and Karen Konen; brother, Donald Marek; and four grandchildren.
Celebration of life is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Belle Plaine American Legion. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be sent to neuhausfuneralservice.com.
Graveside service is 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at St. Joseph Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa, with military honors.
Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service is assisting the family.
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