Charlie Vavra

Charlie Vavra

Charlie Vavra Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 14, 2019.
Charlie was born on July 5, 1930 and passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Charlie was a resident of Harpers Ferry, Iowa at the time of passing. He graduated from Franklin High School in Cedar Rapids and was drafted into the US Army, serving from 1951-53 while stationed in South Carolina. Memorial services and military honors will be held Saturday, May 18th, at 11:30 AM at the Harpers Ferry Legion with a lunch to follow. Harpers Ferry Legion 118 N. 4th Street Harpers Ferry, IA 52146 Harpers Ferry Legion Harpers Ferry, IA 52146 Express your condolences with flowers sent to Charlie's memorial service Or, Order By Phone 888-579-7953 Code: 73763P View & Sign. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Harpers Ferry American Legion Post 722.

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