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Russell Vlasak Obituary
Russell W. Vlasak
September 23, 1940-November 28, 2020
Russell W. Vlasak, 80 of Waterloo, Iowa passed away peacefully on November 28, 2020. Russ was the son of Otto and Vera (Sevick) Vlasak and was born on the family homestead Carroll Township, Clutier, Iowa. He graduated from Clutier High School in 1958. He served in the United States Army from 1960 until his honorable discharge in 1963. Russ married the love of his life Joanne Marie Kucera on August 20, 1966 at St. Wenceslaus, Clutier, Iowa.
Russ was the beloved husband to Joanne, Waterloo, IA; devoted father to Doug (Jody) Vlasak of Lockport, IL, Matthew Vlasak of Cedar Falls, IA and Angela (Robert) Hilbert of Urbandale, IA; proud "Girl Grandpa" to Elisabeth Vlasak, Juliana Vlasak, Lauren Vlasak, Georgia Vlasak, Samantha Hilbert and Emerson Hilbert; big brother to Maxine Falb (Kent) of Aiken, SC. He was a dear Uncle to many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Alma Caloud and Thelma Sienknecht.
He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 288, Waterloo, Iowa and worked as an electrician until he retired after 34 years in 2003.
Russ enjoyed fishing, hunting, attending auctions and most importantly, cherished time with his family. He was a member and volunteer of the Cedar Valley Walleye Club.
A private family funeral will be held on December 5, 2020 at 10:30 am. The live streamed mass at St. Edward Catholic Church can be viewed at www.sted.org by clicking the red YouTube icon at the top right of the homepage.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Walleye Club, Outdoor Journey for Girls or St. Edward Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that in Russ's honor, you enjoy some of his favorites...ice cream, an Old Fashioned or a German beer.
Condolences may be left at www.parrottandwood.com
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Terry Hunter
December 3, 2020
he will be greatly missed.
Gary and Dora Zmolek
December 3, 2020
Sorry about your loss!! He was truly a great guy and will be missed by all his hunting and fishing buddies from around his home town!!! Our group called him our donut man, because every morning of deer hunting he had a big box of donuts for the group!!! My family will truly miss him!! Our prayers are with your family!!
Larry and Marcia Pitzenberger
December 2, 2020
Our heart felt sympathies to Russ family and friends. May the Lord hold you in his arms.
Warren and Bev Colvin
December 2, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to you JoAnne and your family. We always enjoyed visiting with Russ when he came to celebrations in Traer/Clutier.
Ritchie Kurtenbach
December 2, 2020
Russ was amazing person and mentor. So sorry for the loss. Joanne, Matt and all the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. It was an honor to know Russ all these years and as a family friend!
Susan n Brian Kucera
December 2, 2020
Condolences and Prayers! GODSPEED to JoAnne and the Vlasak Family!
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