Biography

John E. Fielder, 51, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, February 8, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital from a abdominal aortic aneurysm. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, by Rev. Christopher Podhajsky. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at the funeral home, with a vigil service at 6 p.m. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include his mother, Grace Fielder; siblings, Danny (Sheila) Arenas Sr., Jody Beltram, Nancy (Russell) Borkowski, Stephen Fielder, David (Mary) Fielder, and Mona Fielder; special niece and nephew, Brittany and Curtis Washington, many other nieces, nephews, aunts, an uncle, and cousins; and many good friends, including Kevin McIntyre and Joe Spivie.

John was born April 13, 1958, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Henry and Grace (Rodriguez) Fielder. He loved caring for his mother, Grace and enjoyed keeping his family and friends up to date and informed with daily phone calls about current events and family history. He was known as “Coach Juan” when watching his brother’s play softball and he liked to hang out at CJ’s where he would watch his brother, Jody play pool. John was also an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan,

He was preceded in death by his father; Henry North Fielder; nephew, Justin Fielder; former sister-in-law, Nancy Jane Fielder; his grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.

A memorial fund has been established.

Visitation

Wednesday February 10, 2010, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services - Cedar Rapids
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Vigil Service at 6 p.m.

Funeral

Thursday February 11, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services - Cedar Rapids
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Burial

Thursday February 11, 2010 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery
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