Gary Patrick Lekin
I use to live at the towers and knew gary as a wonderful caring man who always had a joke and a smile on his face. Just wanted to let you know your family is in my prayers and thoughts he was a wonderful man to be around the time I did live there..
Bev Coffin
Marion
IA
My prayers to the Lekin family. I have many fond memories of Gary. he was a lovable man. He had a wonderful sense of humor, he was a great cook, and he helped so many people, including me. I will miss Gary so much. My thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends. ~Andy
andrew ashby
St. Cloud
MN
To Mrs. Lekin & family:
Please accept our condolences. Our family extends our gratitude for having Gary as a friend and beacon for Mother Bessie. We considered Gary a member of our extended family.
Gary gave undivided care, companionship and watchful attention to Mom and others at Geneva Towers. There was a special bond between Bessie and Gary. As you may know, Gary has been Mom's master chef for many years. Gary prepared many great and generous meals for Mom. In partial return, Bessie always had a supply of Gary's favorite Coke in her refrigerator and closet. Gary, Kelly, Larry, Jeff, Sandy and others always kept Bessie in their loop-of-life and thoughts.
Mrs. Lekin, we thank you for opening your arms to Mom with Gary when the Cedar River flood waters forced the evacuation of Geneva Towers, downtown Cedar Rapids and several thousand homes in the flood basin. Gary called me that evening to report that he and Mom were safe with you. Over the next weeks, we were in regular contact. Without fail, Gary had Mom's health and safety upper-most in his mind and heart.
Gary, our friend and brother, we will miss you. You gave Mom and our family much from your generous heart and ways. Peace and God's grace be with you, your Mother and Family.
The sons and families of Bessie.
David Kaloupek
Waltham
MA
Mrs. Lekin & Family:
From Bessie-
Gary made my life interesting, joyful and safe. Gary was a very special friend & person. Each day, Gary gave meaning and care to me and our friends and neighbors at Geneva Towers. Gary, I miss you.
With much love & fond memories,
Bessie
Bessie Kaloupek
Elberon
IA
Craig, Was sorry to see this in todays Gazette. Hope all will go O.K. Blessings, Betty
betty johnston
marion
IA
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GARY PASSING AWAY HE WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND VERY FRIENDLY WITH EVERYONE AT THE TOWERS,HE WAS VERY HELPFUL DOING THINGS TO HELP BESS KALOUPEK OUT ALSO,HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.
Sandy Kopecky
Cedar Rapids
IA
Sorry for your loss and ours at the Tower too. I personaly will miss Gary's meals and conversations with him.