Photo courtesy of King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
David J. Turzai, 61, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 9:08 AM at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. He was born on April 17, 1954 in Portage, IN to John and Marion Crum Turzai. On November 4, 1972 he married Helen Patton in Ft. Madison. David served in the US Air Force for twenty four years and retired in March of 1996. He then worked for Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids and retired in November of 2015. David was a member of the American Legion Post 298 in Marion, the HBA Bicycle Club, the American Diabetes Association and the Cedar Rapids Tour de Cure. He helped with the Pigman Triathlon and enjoyed riding bicycles and collecting Aladdin lamps. Survivors include his wife, Helen Turzai of Cedar Rapids, his daughter, Janice (Daryl) Bunge of Cedar Rapids and his granddaughter, Laura Bunge of Cedar Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Friends may call after 3 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory where the family will meet with friends from 4:30-6:30 PM. The funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at King-Lynk Funeral Home with Rev. Dean Graber officiating. Burial will be in Claypoole Cemetery and military rites will be performed by the Ft. Madison Honor Guard. A celebration of life will be held from 4-8 PM on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the American Legion Post 298, 625 31st Street, Marion, IA 52302. A memorial has been established for Cedar Rapids Tour de' Cure and online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com
Ahhhh, Dave. I missed your Christmas card this year. Thank you for mentoring me and being my "brother in arms." And looking out for me in Desert Storm/Shield- you will not be forgotten. Although late, Helen, you have my deepest condolences.
Mercedes McLellan
January 28, 2017 | Moore, OK | Military
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Dave's passing. We worked together at Rockwell Collins in Tech Pubs and later in Engineering. Dave got me hooked on flying high performance stunt kites which I still enjoy.
Dan` Smith
May 04, 2016 | Cedar Rajpids, IA | Coworker
So sorry for your loss . David was a good friend and will be missed.
Harold & Linelle Collins
April 12, 2016 | Friend
We have been Aladdin Friends with David and Helen for many years. David will be missed by the whole club.
Floyd and Bonnie Durk
April 12, 2016 | Centralia, MO | Friend
Helen and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time as this was a shock for all of us at the ADA. Dave and I came onto the Board at the same time and he has worked tirelessly for the ADA and we certainly will miss him. He was very dedicated to the Diabetes cause and I appreciate that being a Diabetic like Dave. God bless you and your family, Tom.
Tom Petsche
April 12, 2016 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Acquaintance
My family and I pray for Dave's departed soul. He will be greatly missed.
May his soul rest in peace!
Suraj Mathew
April 12, 2016 | Collierville, TN | Coworker
Very sorry for your loss.
Jerry Proffitt
April 12, 2016 | Wichita, KS | Coworker
Sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to your family.
Terry Nilges
April 12, 2016 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Coworker
Dave was the one who took me under his wing when I was hired at Rockwell Collins, for which I am truly grateful. He held a great deal of knowledge and shared it. We had conversations about his love for the Decorah area. I wish I would've camped with him there. My sincere condolences to you, his family.
James Lee
April 14, 2016 | Walford, IA | Coworker
