Frank Joseph Chermak
March 18, 1933 — December 4, 2006
Frank Joseph Chermak, 73, of 2819 Southland Street SW, Cedar Rapids, died Monday, December 4, 2006, in his home, of lung cancer. Private graveside services were held by Pastor Darran Whiting. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his wife of 54+ years, Shirley; his children, Barbara (Andy) Johnson of Bettendorf, Iowa, Patti O?Keefe of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, John (Barbara) Chermak of McKinney, Texas, and Suzanne (Craig) McDonough of Walford, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Daniel and Sarah Johnson, Nicole O?Keefe, Amanda (Jared) Hazelett, Dallas McDonough, Dillan and Kaitlin Chermak.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Frank was born March 18, 1933, the son of Joseph and Ludva (Teply) Chermak, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On January 20, 1952, Frank was united in marriage to Shirley Brown in Cedar Rapids. He retired from Rockwell Collins after 35 years of service. Frank was an avid fan of the University of Iowa Women?s Sports and of his grandchildren?s events.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Warren and staff, Dr. Murray and staff, the gals in the chemo lab for their kindness and support of the last eight months, to Hospice of Mercy for all of their loving care and continued support, and to 5th Avenue Medical for their prompt service and attention to our needs.
Memorials may be directed to Camp Courageous of Iowa, P.O. Box 418, Monticello, IA 52310-0418, Hospice of Mercy, 701 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-9989, or Anna Purna Ghosh Foundation, P.O. Box 1248, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, in memory of Frank.
Survivors include his wife of 54+ years, Shirley; his children, Barbara (Andy) Johnson of Bettendorf, Iowa, Patti O?Keefe of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, John (Barbara) Chermak of McKinney, Texas, and Suzanne (Craig) McDonough of Walford, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Daniel and Sarah Johnson, Nicole O?Keefe, Amanda (Jared) Hazelett, Dallas McDonough, Dillan and Kaitlin Chermak.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Frank was born March 18, 1933, the son of Joseph and Ludva (Teply) Chermak, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On January 20, 1952, Frank was united in marriage to Shirley Brown in Cedar Rapids. He retired from Rockwell Collins after 35 years of service. Frank was an avid fan of the University of Iowa Women?s Sports and of his grandchildren?s events.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Warren and staff, Dr. Murray and staff, the gals in the chemo lab for their kindness and support of the last eight months, to Hospice of Mercy for all of their loving care and continued support, and to 5th Avenue Medical for their prompt service and attention to our needs.
Memorials may be directed to Camp Courageous of Iowa, P.O. Box 418, Monticello, IA 52310-0418, Hospice of Mercy, 701 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-9989, or Anna Purna Ghosh Foundation, P.O. Box 1248, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, in memory of Frank.
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