Rickey Lee Hora, 63, of Hiawatha, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. Celebration of Life will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Visitation will be from 12 noon until service time. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. Rickey was born November 21, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Howard and Lyla Fae (Schnepp) Hora. He graduated from Jefferson High in 1966. Rick worked as a union carpenter, Local #308, for many years, with most of his years as a superintendent for Blahnik Construction. His Autocad skills, as well as his general construction knowledge were greatly valued by the staff at Blahnik's. Following his retirement, Rick remained interested in the construction business. He was always available to share his expertise with his many friends and co-workers. He enjoyed golfing, NASCAR, participating in Drum and Bugle Corps, playing music and being on the beach. Rick also loved to travel. He incorporated his interests in travel by attending NASCAR races, "shelling" at Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, as well as attending the national competitions of the Drum & Bugle Corps. He is survived by his loving companion Tracey A. Mayland; his father Howard Hora (Helen Mihal); a brother Ron (Barbara) Hora; three sisters Rita Beard, Renee Petersen, and Roxanne (Tony) Millburn; his extended family Korrey (Andrea) Mayland, Kiley and Sydney Mayland; many nieces and nephews, and his beloved Buster the cat. He was preceded in death by his mother, his brother Randy, and a sister Rhonda Daugherty. Memorials may be directed to the family, at 1120 Thiher Drive, Hiawatha, 52233.