Richard 'Rich' Smejkal
September 11, 1952 — February 21, 2023
Richard “Rich” Smejkal, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to heaven on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, after a long battle with various health issues. He was a quiet soul with a sweet smile who loved to work on electronics and try to fix them. There will be no formal service. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.
Rich was born in Crete, Nebraska, on September 11, 1952, the youngest of three children. After graduation from high school he attended Southeast Technical College in Milford, Nebraska. After working in York, Nebraska, he eventually moved to Cedar Rapids where he worked for Rockwell Collins for 32 years.
He is survived by one brother, Ken (Donna) Smejkal of Hiawatha, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Marian Smejkal; and a sister, RoseMary Deprez.
Many thanks to all who cared for Rich the last few months of his life.
Memorials gifts may be directed to Faith Bible Church, where Rich sometimes attended when he was healthy, c/o Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404.
Rich was born in Crete, Nebraska, on September 11, 1952, the youngest of three children. After graduation from high school he attended Southeast Technical College in Milford, Nebraska. After working in York, Nebraska, he eventually moved to Cedar Rapids where he worked for Rockwell Collins for 32 years.
He is survived by one brother, Ken (Donna) Smejkal of Hiawatha, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Marian Smejkal; and a sister, RoseMary Deprez.
Many thanks to all who cared for Rich the last few months of his life.
Memorials gifts may be directed to Faith Bible Church, where Rich sometimes attended when he was healthy, c/o Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404.
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