Ray L. Jiruska
Rod and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Ray's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember all of the good times you had together. You will miss him every day and life will never be the same, but some how down the road it does get easier. I only met your Dad once , but I know what a great person he was and how much joy he brought to other people. Your friends, Debbie & Mike Wilt
Debbie Wilt
corvallis
OR
Hi Rod! My name is Erica and I worked with your father at Meadowview. Ray J. was a great man, he was kind, honest, and funny. He will be greatly missed. My prayers will be with you and your family. God bless!
Erica Bernard
Cedar Rapids
IA
Ray will be remembered by many of us at H & R Block. Especially those of us that worked at the district office. His leadership and vision for so many years of building this business have helped us to carry on. Our thoughts and sympathy are with his family. PJ Olson Office Manager 1420 1st Avenue NE
PJ
Cedar Rapids
IA
Ray, send some more angels from heaven to Cedar Rapids. CR needs more great men like you. Thank you for what you have done for your community.
Brian
Phoenix, AZ
AZ
David, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time of loss.
Dean and Rita Frey
North Liberty
IA
The Jiruska Family: My condolences to all of you on the loss of your father, and an outstanding contributor to our community. Sincerely, Thomas Hoegen
Thomas Hoegen
Gig Harbor
WA
Dear David, Jennifer, Jourdan and Shane: We think of you at this sad time and of all the wonderful things that Ray Jiruska did for, in and around Cedar Rapids. What a fortunate city to have such a benefactor. May your memories be fond and help your hearts. Sigi and Curt
Sigrid and Curt Reynolds
Cedar Rapids
IA
Ray was an astonishing person. To many people in the CR community, he was a celebrity. He will always be remembered and in everyone's heart. My prayers are with you. ~Tricia Johnson
Tricia Johnson
Appleton
WI
Rod and David Sorry for your loss. Ray was a really great guy. I enjoyed him so much. Kandee
Kandee & Mike Luken
Cedar Rapids
IA
Rod and Family Ray was a true friend. God Bless George R. Zinser
George R. Zinser
Cape Coral
FL
Rod, my thoughts are with you at this sad time. As you know, I loved and appreciated Ray's wit and sincerity. I can still hear his funny observations and smile. Rod, although we met through business, I've grown fond of you and your Dad and will miss him. I will give Thanks on this holiday for all he has done for his community and family.
Krista Ward
Chicago
IL
Dear Rod, David and families, I was very saddened to learn of your Dad's death. I enjoyed knowing your dad in all my years at H & R Block. He was a character and loved to talk. I learned a lot about his business beginnings and a lot about you guys! When I first started working there, I thought he was a grouchy bear but as I got to know him I realized he was just a big ole teddy bear in disguise! On this Thanksgiving Day, may you be thankful for all the years you had with him and be able to share and enjoy your stories about him. My condolences to all of you. Sherrie Kopecky
Sherrie Kopecky
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Rod, Nik and family, What a great guy! I always enjoyed visiting with Ray when we were neighbors. He certainly did live his life to its fullest. You have our sympathy. Greg and Conlon White
Greg White
Cedar Rapids
IA
To Ray's family, A lot of people of my age remember Ray fondly. He was the true "let's do it" man if there ever was one. You have my understanding and sympathy. Keep your Faith and remember the good times. My best, Bob
Robert M L Johnson
Cedar Rapids
IA
Rod Jiruska & Family, My heart goes out to you for the loss of such a wonderfully giving and compasionate man. You are blessed that he will live on in the many memories he has created during his full life on earth. My Sincerest Condolences, Sherre Tubbs
Sherre Tubbs
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Rod and Nik, I am very sorry for your loss. It was an honor to be able to work with your dad granddad these past 7 years. I'm sorry I'm not able to make it to funeral. Our thoughts are with you and your family. David Gollin
David Gollin
Minneapolis
MN
Ray touched the lives of many. May God's love and family memories comfort you and bring you peace.
Stephanie Giblin
CR
IA
I rented from Ray since 1987 at 1420 1st ave ne. We had alot of good bull sessions when Ray & I were the only two in the building on many Sat. & Sundays. I'm thankful that Ray allowed me to bring my greyhounds to the office. He often came upstairs with KFC biscuits for them. I learned alot from Ray & started missing him when he moved his office out of this building. He talked alot about his sons & grandkids & was very proud of all of them. Sincerely, Frank Weinstein
FRANK WEINSTEIN
CEDAR RAPIDS
IA
To Rod and family of Ray, As an H & R Block employee I worked in Cedar Falls. In my first years there Ray would stop by occasionally and visit. I remember him being very friendly and interested in everyone who worked there even though he didn't know us well. I am sorry for your loss. Debi Schmidt
Debi Schmidt
Cedar Falls
IA
Ray was a decent man who I enjoyed working around for a short time.He was a hardworking person who cared alot about his family.I remember him saying the one thing he hoped to see in kids and other people is that they learn to get along with others. I could see that he taught it very well in two of his sons that I worked with for a short time.
Jack Thorpe
cedar rapids
IA
To Rod and the entire family, I hope you are all doing well and having fun and enjoyment of thinking back on your Dad's life. I didn't know him well but have only heard great things about him. He certainly made his mark on life and on his children.
Randy Duffy
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Rod and David, We were sorry to learn of your recent loss. Your father was an accomplished man and an important member of the city. We admire his loyalty and contributions to the Czech community. Our sincere condolences are sent to you and your family. the Sovern Family, Larry, Barbara, Lindsey and J.B.
Barbara Sovern
Cedar Rapids
IA
To the entire family; Ray was an incrediable man who I loved and looked up to dearly. We would have indepth LONG talks about his life and all of his acomplishments but nothing held a candle to his committment and feelings for his dear friends and mostly his entire family. He would give you the shirt off of his back if you needed it, but we all know how extremely kind Ray was. Ray, you will be missed and your legacy will live on forever!!! God Bless, Libby
Libby Newman
Walled Lake
MI
Rod & David, I just learned of your father's passing when I read the Shrine newsletter. Pat & I were in California prior to Thanksgiving visiting relatives. I have fond memories of your Dad & 37th Street. The movie passes, just chatting as we would walk by, or at Shrine meetings. And then I got to know him even better at H & R Block. Actually looked forward to doing the tax returns as it gave me the opportunity to visit with your Dad again. He made a lot of contributions to Cedar Rapids. Always a smile on his face. You were fortunate to be able to call him Dad. I'm sure he will be missed, but may you be blessed with a lifetime of memories. Don Boland
Don Boland
Cedar Rapids
IA
Just came across this news . . . sorry for your loss.