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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Joseph Krivanek
Joseph
Krivanek
January 8, 2016
Joseph Krivanek's Obituary
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Joseph F. Krivanek, 92, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at his farm following a long illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Shueyville United Methodist Church by Pastors Craig Peters and Stasia Fine. Burial: Shueyville Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, January 11, 2016 at Brosh Chapel, 2121 Bowling Street SW, Cedar Rapids from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friends may also visit with the family on Wednesday after 9:30 a.m. at the church.
Joseph was born September 21, 1923 in Johnson County, the son of Joe and Mary (Louvar) Krivanek. He attended school at Jefferson #5 along the reservoir. After the 8th grade he then went to Shueyville High School where he graduated in 1941. On September 1, 1948 he married Dorothy Ann Barta, the girl next door. He worked hard on the family farm, milking cows for 35 years. Joe loved gardening, fishing, and car racing. He wanted to be remembered as just an ordinary farmer with a strong work ethic.
Joseph is survived by his wife Dorothy; 12 children: Joe (Teresa) Krivanek, Mary Diehl, Francis (Myrna) Krivanek, Robert Krivanek and Tim Edwards, Rosanne (Mark) Fett, David (Debby) Krivanek, Anne (Curt) Duffield, Theresa (Randy) Wall, Tom Krivanek, Jennifer (Greg) Grena, Tina (Jim) Kelso, and Tony (Carla) Krivanek; 23 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and very dear friends Glenn and Frances Buresh.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, and son in law David Diehl.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Joseph was born September 21, 1923 in Johnson County, the son of Joe and Mary (Louvar) Krivanek. He attended school at Jefferson #5 along the reservoir. After the 8th grade he then went to Shueyville High School where he graduated in 1941. On September 1, 1948 he married Dorothy Ann Barta, the girl next door. He worked hard on the family farm, milking cows for 35 years. Joe loved gardening, fishing, and car racing. He wanted to be remembered as just an ordinary farmer with a strong work ethic.
Joseph is survived by his wife Dorothy; 12 children: Joe (Teresa) Krivanek, Mary Diehl, Francis (Myrna) Krivanek, Robert Krivanek and Tim Edwards, Rosanne (Mark) Fett, David (Debby) Krivanek, Anne (Curt) Duffield, Theresa (Randy) Wall, Tom Krivanek, Jennifer (Greg) Grena, Tina (Jim) Kelso, and Tony (Carla) Krivanek; 23 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and very dear friends Glenn and Frances Buresh.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, and son in law David Diehl.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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