George 'The Wild Bohemie' Synacek

September 4, 1935 - February 22, 2021

George “The Wild Bohemie” Synacek, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, February 22, 2021. A visitation will be held from 1 – 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. A private funeral service will be held. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. George was born on September 4, 1935, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Ludmila “Lillian” (Zarba) and George Synacek. He was united in marriage to Charlene Thurston on August 24, 1957. George worked at LL Pelling for over 50 years and went on to work at Philipps Trucking for 6 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and Laborers Union. George enjoyed driving the semi (he still held his CDL), hunting, and collecting rare items; he called his finds “treasures”. He will be lovingly remembered by his CB handle, “The Wild Bohemie.” Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Charlene Synacek of Cedar Rapids; son, David Synacek of Cedar Rapids; daughter, Diane Synacek of Ely, Iowa; two grandchildren, Andrew and Patrick Synacek; and brother, Robert “Bob” Synacek. He was preceded in death by his parents.