Memorial

Roger J. Sirowy, 90, of Cedar Rapids passed away on January 14, 2023. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his peaceful passing. 

Roger was born on June 25, 1932 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Joe and Sadie Sirowy. Roger graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1950. After high school he attended Iowa State University for a short period of time. He returned to Cedar Rapids to work alongside his father at his father’s service station, “The Skelly Station” in Czech Town. Roger then had a career at Rockwell Collins for 29 years.

Roger was united in marriage with his high school sweetheart, Marian, in 1951. Roger and Marian welcomed their son, Randy into the world on September 20, 1952. 

Roger enjoyed fixing things, photography, and collecting model cars. He was an avid golfer and was lucky enough to have made a hole in one!

Roger is survived by his wife, Marian; son Randy (Debbie) of Brighton, CO; grandchildren, Ryan (Desiree) Sirowy and Jamie (Lee) Katchen of Brighton, CO; four great-grandchildren; sisters Sandra (Larry) Sedrel of Cedar Rapids, IA and Doris (Rod) Vanvelson of Windsor, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of Mercy.