Jerry Szyszka , 76, died Thursday, July 16, 2015, in Cedar Rapids. Services: Monday, July 20, 2015, at 10:30AM from St. Michael's Catholic Church, Norway, with Rev. Craig Steimel, officiating. Burial: Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: Sunday, 5 - 8 pm at the church parish center. Jerry was born April 13, 1939 to Jerome and Florence Schnurrer Szyszka in Minnesota. On March 8, 1969, he married Sue Rocarek. From 1961 - 1981 he ran the Norway Locker. Jerry was a member of the Norway Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Sue; children Shannon Schmidt and Jennifer (Jeff) Furman, John and Scott Szyszka; grandchildren Macey, Riley and Sydney Schmidt, Samantha (Mitch) Becker, Taylor, Max, and Ally Furman, Zoey and Peyton Szyszka; great granddaughters, Avery, Paisley,and Emma Becker; brother Walter (Elizabeth) Szyszka; Brothers-in-law, Edward (Barbara) Rocarek, Sr., John (Sue) Rocarek; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dewayne. Jerry was a great Father, and Grandpa. He loved fishing, hunting and the Green Bay Packers, but most of all, watching his grandchildren play their sports.