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Donald Rokaitis Obituary
Donald Adrian Rokaitis, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held Friday, February 28, 2025, at 1:00PM at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Interment will be at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Chicago, IL at a later date where Military Honors will be rendered.
Remaining to cherish Don's memory are his ex-wife, Arlene; daughter, Alyson (Duane Vitzthum); and granddaughter, Sophia, along with several nephews.
Preceding Don in death are his parents, Stanley and Barbara Rokaitis and sister, Vivian (Ray) Vanaria.
Memorial donations in Don's memory may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries
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