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Doug Hradek Obituary
Mr. Hradek was born March 7, 1942, in Ottumwa, IA, to Orval and Mary Catherine (Ballensky) Hradek.
He attended Ollie High School in Ollie, IA and graduated with the first class at Pekin Consolidated High School in 1960. He continued his education at Drake University in Des Moines, IA, graduating in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He was CFO of Movie Systems and Vantage Cable and ended his professional career at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama.
He enjoyed watching football (Kansas City Chiefs, Hawkeyes, and Cyclones), basketball (Hawkeyes, Cyclones and Bulldogs) and baseball (St. Louis Cardinals). He was very good at remembering every important date and every unimportant date. He earned his Eagle Scout rank while in high school. He was a member of Windsor United Methodist Church for 58 years and served many of those years as Treasurer. He enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the birds and squirrels. He was always eager to be sitting at the kitchen table playing cards with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Charlette (Paxton) Hradek of Urbandale, IA; brother Lanny (Susan) Hradek of St. Charles, MO; children Brent (Leslie) Hradek of Bedford, TX, Lynne (Greg) Eng of Renton, WA, Lisa (Todd) Fullner of Keller, TX, and Holly (Eric) Peterson of Urbandale, IA; Grandchildren Colby, Van, Jay, Matthew, Emma, Kinslee, Jordyn and Lexi; and Great-Granddaughter Aaliyah Fabela; nieces Kristin (Chad) Volner and Amy (Adam) Ostroski.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Orval and Mary Catherine Hradek and his son, Brian Hradek.
The funeral service will be at Iles Westover Chapel, 6337 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00am. Visitation will begin at 10:00am. The family will be there to welcome friends and relatives.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Windsor United Methodist Church or a charity of your choosing.
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Barbara Indra
December 7, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerest condolences to you all.
Barb Indra
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