Memorial

Byron L. Polsean, 59, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home.  Visitation will be held on Monday, May 22, 2017 from 10-11 AM, with a memorial service beginning at 11 AM, at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories.  A private burial will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Byron L. Polsean was born on May 18, 1957 to Tilden and Bernice Oertel Polsean in Dubuque, Iowa.  Byron graduated from Hempstead High School in Dubuque, Iowa in 1975.  He attended Kirkwood Community College and specialized in Industrial Electronics.  He received his Associates of Electronic Technology Degree in 1992, and later his Master Electricians License in Iowa City in 1996.  He will be missed very much, by all family members and friends. He married Sindy Carson on June 1, 1991 at Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids.  They divorced, but remained friends.  He was the father of one daughter, Lydia Polsean.  Byron was also an avid private pilot and professional electrician.  His hobbies included traveling, bicycling, hiking, and electronic designs.  He would chase the storms when the weather was bad.

He is survived by his daughter, Lydia Polsean of Cedar Rapids; siblings, Wayne (Mary) Polsean of Dubuque; Marc (Donna) Polsean of Viroqua, WI; and Karen (Ken) Morrow of West Virginia; many loving nieces and nephews; and very good friend, Ray.

Byron was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the family.