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George Kremenak

October 7, 1923 ~ January 15, 2019

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George M. Kremenak, 95, an eight-year resident of the Iowa Veterans Home, Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away quietly in his sleep on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, due to complications of old age. Graveside Service: 1 p.m. on Friday, April, 5, 2019 at St. John's Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, by Father Ivan Nienhaus. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services is serving the family. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on October 7, 1923, to his parents, Vaclav and Marie (Bizinger) Kremenak. He attended St Patrick's school graduating in 1942. Upon the start of WWII, George was in the US Army, European Theater as an infantry machine gunner. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge in Germany. He was combat wounded and received the Purple Heart and other military awards. He was Honorably Discharged in January 1946, and returned home to Cedar Rapids to live at home and take care of his parents. George never married and was the youngest of five sisters and three brothers. He worked as a letter carrier for the Cedar Rapids Post Office retiring after 35 years. George enjoyed his home, gardening, ceramics, antiques, and playing music on his Hammond B-3 electric organ. He was a lifelong member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the National Association of Letter Carriers, American Legion, VFW, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 777. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters; and three brothers. He is survived by several nieces and nephews including special niece, Paulette Goedken and special nephew and legal guardian, Paul L. Pickart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to St. Patrick's Catholic Church or the charity of choice.

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  1. Paulette, Paul, and family

    Sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle George. I have very fond memories… the good, the bad, and the ugly… growing up. I always remember how patient and understanding he had with us kids. He was always willing to tell stories and teach us things, which at the time we never thought were important 🙂 I was just telling my husband about him the other day and said when we get back from vacation I was going to go to marshalltown to see him, looks like I missed that opportunity. I always enjoyed visiting with him when I would see him at the VA in Iowa City. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please let me know when the memorial service is and if I am back I will attend.

    Kim (Kremenak) Heeren
    kheeren65@gmail.com

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