Memorial
Craig Charles Hollander, 66, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday February 7, 2017 in his home. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday February 16, 2017 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Inurnment: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Rev. Mark Reasoner will officiate. A visitation will be held on Wednesday February 15, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Survivors include a daughter, Brittany (Nick) Brokaw of Cedar Rapids, a son, Collin Hollander of Cedar Rapids, his friend, Kris Hollander of Cedar Rapids, his grandchild, Reese Brokaw, with another granddaughter on the way, a sister; Frances (Delbert) Clausen of Schleswig and a sister-in-law, Arlene Hollander of Sioux City. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, two aunts and one uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Doug Hollander.
Craig was born September 14, 1950 in Ida Grove, Iowa, the son of Eldo and Henrietta (Peterson) Hollander. He married Kris Heiman on September 2, 1978 in Carroll, Iowa. They later divorced but remained close friends. Craig worked in transportation management for various trucking companies including Farmland Foods. Craig grew up on a farm in Schleswig, Iowa and earned a Bachelors’ Degree from Wayne State College in Nebraska. He enjoyed fishing, boating, taking naps, and eating ice cream. Craig was always up on current events and investments. Craig was a family man and enjoyed the time spent with them. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Memorials may be sent to Kris Hollander at 205 Rock Ridge Road NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405.