Richard F. Gelski
August 19, 1930 — December 31, 2009
Richard F. Gelski, 79, of 4493 Pintail Ct., Marion, died Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010, at Marion Christian Church, Marion, by Rev. Brice Hughes. The family will greet friends 2-6 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Burial: Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, with military honors.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; four sons, Frank Gelski of St. Paul, MN, David (Marianne) Gelski of Robins, Kevin (Debra) Gelski of Cedar Rapids, and Michael Gelski of FL; three grandchildren, Amy (Mark) Schroeder, and Christopher and Elizabeth Gelski.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a half sister.
Richard was born August 19, 1930, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Frank and Agnes (Pisarik) Gelski. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. Richard married Donna Taylor on October 31, 1953, in Cedar Rapids. He worked for Rockwell Collins for 38 ½ years, retiring in 1991, he was then employed by Barron Motors for 13 years. Richard was a member of Marion Christian Church, VFW Post #788, and Marion Lions Club.
Richard was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and for many years worked the basketball and football games for PerMar Security. Richard and Donna owned a cabin at Lake Delhi and he cherished his time spent there with family and friends. He also enjoyed woodworking and spending time in his shop.
Memorials may be directed to Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Richards name at: 315 18th Avenue, Hiawatha, IA, 52233.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; four sons, Frank Gelski of St. Paul, MN, David (Marianne) Gelski of Robins, Kevin (Debra) Gelski of Cedar Rapids, and Michael Gelski of FL; three grandchildren, Amy (Mark) Schroeder, and Christopher and Elizabeth Gelski.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a half sister.
Richard was born August 19, 1930, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Frank and Agnes (Pisarik) Gelski. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. Richard married Donna Taylor on October 31, 1953, in Cedar Rapids. He worked for Rockwell Collins for 38 ½ years, retiring in 1991, he was then employed by Barron Motors for 13 years. Richard was a member of Marion Christian Church, VFW Post #788, and Marion Lions Club.
Richard was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and for many years worked the basketball and football games for PerMar Security. Richard and Donna owned a cabin at Lake Delhi and he cherished his time spent there with family and friends. He also enjoyed woodworking and spending time in his shop.
Memorials may be directed to Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Richards name at: 315 18th Avenue, Hiawatha, IA, 52233.
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