Memorial
Joel Warren Ludvicek age 88, died Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Manor Care in Cedar Rapids, following a long illness.
Service will be 2:00pm Wednesday September 24, 2014 at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm on Wednesday at the Westside Chapel. Deacon Jim Berger will officiate at the service. Burial will be at Czech National Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Military rites by American Legion Post 727.
Joel Ludvicek was born May 11, 1926 in Hawkeye, Iowa, the son of Joe and Carrie Billings Ludvicek. After graduating from Hawkeye High School Joel entered the United States Army and served during WWII in the European theater in the 16th Infantry Division. Joel owned and operated Star Vending Service for many years in Cedar Rapids. Joel was an avid golfer, hunter, and coin collector. He recorded 2 holes in one, the last one receiving national attention at a time in his life when he was legally blind.
He is survived by his cousin Ella Samek of Cedar Rapids and 2nd cousins Richard, David and Howard Samek. He was preceded in death by his parents and half sister Marie Chandler.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Camp Courageous or Kirkwood Foundation Pet Adoption Program.