Clarence Allen Dvorak, 76, of Cedar Rapids, IA passed Sunday, April 28, 2019 at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids of multiple myeloma.

Clarence was born July 6, 1942 to Clarence L. and Lilly (Duda) Dvorak in Cedar Rapids. He and his mother lived near family in Chelsea, IA while his father served in WWII. Later the family moved to La Porte City, IA, where Clarence attended school, graduating in 1960. He earned a B.A. from Iowa State University in micro-biology in 1965. He worked for the water department in Cedar Rapids before beginning a long career at Penford Products Co.

He had many interests in the field of science and enjoyed attending Coe's Thursday Forum and Orchestra Iowa.

Clarence is survived by many cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Inurnment will take place 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at National Cemetery, Vining, IA. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.hrabakfuneralhome.com