John “Jack” Richard Kaloupek

John “Jack” Richard Kaloupek was born July 11, 1935, in Toledo, Iowa, to Charles and Pearl Kaloupek. He was known as “Jackie” while growing up in Toledo, graduating from Toledo High School as senior class president in 1953. Following his education, he owned a dry-cleaning business before serving with the U.S. Army at Fort Gordon, GA.

On September 1, 1957, Jack married Mary Lou Hofer. The couple lived in Toledo and Augusta, GA, before moving to Newton, IA, in 1962, where Jack was employed at the Vernon Company. Jack attended Drake University, graduating cum laude in 1976. Jack then worked at Kinze Manufacturing and finished his career at Mi-T-M Corporation in Peosta as Chief Financial Officer.

Jack enjoyed a long, nearly 30-year retirement, living in the mountains of North Carolina, Georgia, Texas and finally Florida. He enjoyed spending time with family, music, walking, reading and sports, especially the Iowa Hawkeyes. Jack was active in the church and also donated his time and talents helping others in his community.

Jack lived an extraordinary life of 88 years. After a short illness with kidney disease, he went home to his Lord and Savior on August 17, 2023, in St. Johns, FL, surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers: Leland, Charles, Robert and Doug; and 2 sisters Phyllis Willer and Mary Lou Kaloupek.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Lou; 3 daughters: Shelley (Jerry) Ask, of Cedar Rapids IA, Gina (Rex) Ellison, of Baton Rouge LA, Natalie (Jerome) Jurenovich, of Milton GA; 1 son: Drew (Stephanie) Kaloupek, of St. Johns FL; 13 grandchildren: Emily, Hayley, Joe, Jordan, Garrett, Tyler, Nick, Ben, Tim, Braden, Breck, Milena, Delaney; and 14 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services were held Friday, September 1, 2023, at 11am at Stonebridge Church, 1829 Stoney Point Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA. Friends visited with the family at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. Teahen Funeral Home and Cremation is assisting the family.

A private burial service will be held at a later date at Haven Cemetery in Chelsea, IA.

In the spirit of Jack’s quiet kindness and generosity, the family encourages you to do something nice for someone and not tell anyone about it.

Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.