George R. Coontz (1925-2021)

COONTZ, DIECKMANN, KRUCKENBERG

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 10/3/2021 at 07:25:08

Cedar Rapids

George Richard Coontz, 96, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at Boyson Heights Assisted Living Center. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home on Monday, Oct. 4. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church on Tuesday, Oct. 5.

George was born Aug. 17, 1925, in Denver, Iowa, to George and Wilhelmina (Dieckmann) Coontz. After he graduated from high school, he went on to receive his bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. He served two years in the U.S. Army, and as a drill sergeant he was stationed in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He married the love of his life, Georgianna Kruckenberg, on July 19, 1952, in Luzerne, Iowa. He started and worked for Jones & Coontz Co. up until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and in his younger years was a member of the Harmony Hawks and Toastmasters.

He enjoyed playing golf, bowling, fishing and traveling. His fondest trips were to Finland, Russia, Germany, Canada and Alaska. He cherished the time he spent with his family.

George is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Georgianna Coontz; children, Donald, Patricia (Mark) Teply and Carol (Tom) Welbes; along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Cynthia; and his brothers, Carl, Vernon and Romayne.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.