Obituaries : John Henry Kotouc

John Henry Kotouc, 73 of Cedar Rapids died Sunday, September 25, 2022 at West Ridge Care Center. Services 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2022 at Faith Bible Church at 1800 46th St. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Friends may visit with the family at the church on Friday after 9:30 a.m.

John is survived by his wife Ida Kotouc of Cedar Rapids; daughter Jamie Robinson of Cedar Rapids; son George (Jen) Robinson Jr. of Flippin Arkansas; sister Anna (Al) Siemering of Cedar Rapids; brother Jody (Annette) Kotouc of Toledo; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren with 1 on the way in April of 2023 and many nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents; brother Ralph; and daughter Jean.

John was born on August 25, 1949 the son of George and Maxine Bunz Kotouc in Vinton, Iowa. He graduated from Vinton High School and went on to serve in the Air Force from 1968 until 1974. On March 16, 1985 he married Ida Broadwater in Vinton, IA.

John enjoyed playing cards, gambling, bingo, collecting matchbox cars, and visiting with friends and family. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The Kotouc family would like to say a special thank you to West Ridge Care Center, St. Croix Hospice, and the VA for the excellent care John received.

Instead of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.