Memorial

Phillip J. Dvorak, 90, of Cedar Rapids died Wednesday April 16, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. Memorial services at 1:00 PM on Wednesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories where friends may call after Noon on Wednesday. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Emilie; a daughter Debra (Steve) Puderbaugh of Candia, N.H.; two granddaughters, Laura Puderbaugh of Candia, NH. and Krista Puderbaugh of Jackson MS.; two sisters, Mary Ann (Wally) Gau of Dubuque and Angela Mally of Hiawatha; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.
 
Phil was born on July 30, 1923 in Clutier the son of Joseph and Anna Zmolek Dvorak. He married Emilie A. Holmes on June 8, 1952 in Shabbona, Ill. 

Phil was an over the road truck driver for Union Freightways and P. I  E. for 32 years retiring in 1980. In his retirement he enjoyed fishing, trips to Candia to visit his family and watch his granddaughters grow up. 

He proudly served in the Navy during WWII. Phil was a wonderful husband, father and brother whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice.