Russell G. Moravek

Russell George " Rus" Moravek, 79, was born at home in rural Cedar County, December 5, 1928 to George and Alma (Crock) Moravek. His mother died shortly after he was born. He was raised by his grandparents, Nick and Mary Crock. He attended country school for eight years and graduated from Tipton High School in 1946. Rus was united in marriage to Joan Stanton, January 30, 1951 at All Saints Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Rus served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Rus worked for Lincoln Community School as a bus driver and mechanic for 31 years. After retiring, Rus worked 12 years at Sugar Bottom Campground for the Corps of Engineers. Rus served on the Mechanicsville Fire and Ambulance for 38-years. Rus is survived by his wife Joan of 57-years, and a brother Roger (Violet) Moravek, Cedar Rapids. Rus is also survived by his children; Ronald (Rebecca, deceased), Iowa Falls, Sharon (Doyle) Pickering, Mary Kathryn Moravek, and Robert Moravek all of Mechanicsville, Steve (Kim) Moravek, Cedar Rapids, Dianne Moravek, Iowa City, and Denise (Richard) Konigsmark, Blairstown. Rus has 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Rus was noted for his hard work, devotion to his wife and family, and his sense of humor. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m., Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mechanicsville. Friends may call from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon Chapel. Burial at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Tipton, with military and fire department rites. Memorials is Russ's honor may be made to the Mechanicville Fire and Ambulance, and Hospice of Iowa City.