Gerald Otis Navara Obituary
The world bids farewell to Gerald Otis Navara of Mitchellville, Iowa, departing on June 14, 2025 at the age of 85. Gerald leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gerald Otis Navara or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Antonin Navara Jr. and Nellie Arlene (Switzer); his wife Arlene Tychsen; his brother Ronald; his siblings-in-law, Carol Navara and James Svendsen; his brother Ted (Betty); his nephew David; and also Phyllis (Ken).
He is survived by: his children, Jackie Loos (Paul) and Timothy Navara (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Ashley Bagby (Nate), Quinn Navara and Keelea Navara; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Drea, Taylor and Braxton Bagby; his siblings, Shirley Svendsen, James Navara (Jean), David Navara (Lynda) and Michael Navara (Bonnie); and his in-law Gene Tychsen (Nancy).
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Hamilton's Altoona Funeral Home (105 4th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009). A burial will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery (602 Iowa Ave E, Marshalltown, IA 50158).
