Memorial

Michael J. Carr, 65 of Cedar Rapids died Friday July 3, 2020 at his home. Private services will be on Wednesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Inurnment in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. A livestream of the private service can be viewed at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/56948276 on Wednesday, July 8th, at 11:00 a.m.

Survivors include three brothers Tony (Judy) of Maquoketa, Jack (his late wife, Penny) of Conway, Arkansas and Stacy (Reba) of Orlando, Florida; a sister Kitty Karr (Tom Zink) of Deltona, Florida; and his step-mother Pat Nielsen of Solon. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mike was born on January 26, 1955 in Sioux City the son of Jerry and Billie (Edgar) Carr. He worked as a recycler for Options of Iowa for over 42 years. 

Mike loved music, playing his harmonica and listening to music. He enjoyed watching TV, especially anything to do with Star Wars. He participated for many years in all the events in Special Olympics.

Mike will forever be remembered as a wonderful and caring person who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorial donations may be given to Discovery Living Incorporated in Mike’s name.