George A. Kalous, 92 of 927 Memorial Drive S.E. died in his home on Thursday, September 14, 2006 after an extended illness.  Services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 18, 2006 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids with Rev. Glenn Hunt presiding.  Burial will follow in Czech National Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids and for an hour prior to services Monday at the chapel.

George was born April 3, 1914 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Albert and Antonie Zobac Kalous.  He married Louise M. Shimek August 12, 1937 in Cedar Rapids.  He spent his summers working on his sister's farm near Solon.  He graduated from Grant High School in 1932 and was employed as a mail clerk in the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years.  He then worked in the mail department at Collins for six years.  After his retirement he and Louise spent every summer traveling throughout Europe and visiting relatives in the Czech Republic and Switzerland.  In 1984 they joined a group from the East coast and traveled to Japan, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Singapore.  On their way home they stopped in Hawaii and saw the Iowa Hawkeyes play in the Hula Bowl.  Their last trip to Europe was in 1994 as George's health prevented anymore long distance travels.  George belonged to the Elks Club, V F W, American Legion, NARFE and Merimyx Club.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his younger days.

George is survived by his wife of 69 years, and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded into death by his parents, two brothers Ed and Adolph Kalous, and six sisters Clara Kucera, Bessie Zach, Libbie Cilek, Lydia Soukup, Emma Larimer, and Edna Molumby.

Memorials may be directed to the National Czech and Slovak Museum or Hospice of Mercy.