Larry A. Zoucha

1962 - 2024

Larry A. Zoucha

August 1, 1962 - December 8, 2024

CEDAR RAPIDS - Larry A. Zoucha, 62, of Cedar Rapids, NE, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, surrounded by his family at the Boone County Health Center in Albion, NE.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 12, 2024, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, NE, with Pastor Lynde Linde officiating. A private family committal will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, NE, with military rites conducted by American Legion Post #44, American Legion riders, and the Navy Funeral Honor Guard. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, at church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Levander Funeral Home of Albion, NE, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome.com.

Larry Anthony Zoucha, son of Stanley and Lois (Lemke) Zoucha, was born on August 1, 1962, in Albion, NE. He attended Cedar Rapids Public School and graduated with the class of 1980. Larry entered the U.S. Navy and served honorably for six years.

On March 16, 1985, Larry married the love of his life, Bonnie McIntyre. The couple lived in El Cajon, CA, during Larry's military career. After his discharge they moved back to Cedar Rapids, NE, where they raised their family.

Larry wore many hats in his life. He worked at Cedar Valley Coop, Copier Service Supply, and Boone County Health Center where he worked in the IT Department. He was a member of the Cedar Rapids United Methodist Church, American Legion, and Legion Riders. Throughout the years he participated in Melodrama, volunteered on the Cedar Rapids Rescue Squad and was an EMT on the rescue squad. However, his most special roles were husband, father, and grandfather.

Larry enjoyed hunting deer, playing guitar, dancing to polka music, acting, being the emcee at the Melodramas, and was meat griller extraordinaire. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, taking care of his lawn and cheering for all Husker sports. Go Big Red!

Larry is survived by his wife of 39 years, Bonnie Zoucha of Cedar Rapids, NE; four children, Aaron Zentner of Cedar Rapids, NE, Will (Megan) Zoucha of Fullerton, NE, Kate (Nick) Bosak of Fullerton, NE, Matt (Brittany) Zoucha of Columbus, NE; seven grandchildren, Aurora and Miles Zoucha, Kaia and Jackson Bosak, Leon and Simon Zoucha, and Baby Z due in June; eight siblings, Bill (Gloria) Zoucha, Marv (Barb) Zoucha, Cathy (Joe) VanDeWalle, Jerry (Dixie) Zoucha, Jan Zoucha, Dave (Vickie) Zoucha, Arlene Zoucha, Tricia (Brent) Martinsen; mother-in-law, Jane McIntyre; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Zoucha; infant brother, Michael Zoucha; and father-in-law,Tom McIntyre.