Donald L. Proksa

Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 29, 1947
Departed on June 15, 2009. Resided in Marion, Iowa.

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Donald L. Proksa, 61, of 2240 Copper Dr in Marion died Monday June 15, 2009 at Mercy Medial Center after a sudden illness. Memorial services at 11:00 AM on Thursday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Inurnment at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Wednesday.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara, and a son Shawn of Cedar Rapids. He is also survived by a grandson, Drew and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Pamela Hruby.

Don was born on June 29, 1947 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Joseph and Doris Dolley Proksa. He married Barbara J. Sternberg on January 28. 1967 in Cedar Rapids. Don was a millwright at Cryovac for over 32 years. He was a member Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Metro Harley Owners Group and the Teamsters. He was a former member of the Millwright Union Local 2158 and the Carpenters Union Local 308. Don enjoyed riding his Harley, working out and especially time spent with his beloved family especially his grandson, Drew.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Arthritis Foundation in Don’s name.

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