ARTHUR T. PETRZELKA Cedar Rapids Arthur T. Petrzelka, 67, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at the Hiawatha Care Center as a result of pancreatic cancer. A private graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Marengo with Deacon Mark Sandersfeld officiating. Memorials may be contributed in Arthur's name. Kloster Funeral Home in Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements. Arthur is survived by his children, Joseph (Jenna) Petrzelka of Long Beach, Calif., Sara (Aloyce) Makalanga of Albany, N.Y., Thomas Petrzelka of Iowa City and John Petrzelka of Iowa City; and by his grandchildren, Lucy Makalanga, Gabriel Makalanga and Alexander Petrzelka. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Patricia. Arthur Thomas Petrzelka was born Oct. 23, 1952, to Joseph A. and Dolores (Cheney) Petrzelka in Amana. He was married to Ann Shima for 33 years during which time they were blessed with four children. Art attended St. Michael Catholic School in Norway, graduated from LaSalle High School in Cedar Rapids, and was awarded a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Iowa. After an initial career in engineering, Art devoted his later years to fellowship and community service with a special passion for his recovery community. Art was a member of St. Ludmilla Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. He loved traveling around the country, with a focus on his recovery community, faith and family. Online condolences: www.klosterfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 25, 2020.

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Brother Bruce

April 11, 2020

Dear Brother Art,
It was an honor knowing you.
My sincere condolences to the family and your many friends.
Your contributions to Theta Tau as editor of "The Gear" and your volunteering in our Omicron Chapter will never be forgotten.
You sacrificed your time and pitched in while many of us were rushing into our early careers.
Art, it was truly memorable partying with you back in our younger years.
We enjoyed many Theta Tau Engineering events and road trips.
The pig roasts out at the park were epic.
We tore it up back then living life to the fullest.
Arnold the Pig will miss you.
I will miss you.
We will all miss you!
Rest in peace brother.
In H & T,
Brother Bruce '79

Gayne Darrow

April 4, 2020

Rest in peace old friend Class of 70 Gayne Darrow

Hayley Wieskamp

March 29, 2020

Art was my friend and I will miss him very much. I enjoyed the way his shoulders shook when he laughed and the way his face lit up with joy. Love and Peace and prayers for my friend Art and for his family. You are all in my thoughts.

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