Dwight C. Durfey, 73, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2017. He joined his parents, Don and Osa Durfey, and has resumed golfing, gardening and fishing in the afterlife.

A Celebration of Dwight's Life will begin at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 21, at Papich-Kuba Funeral Home East, 1228 2nd Street S.E., where visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M.

Dwight was the beloved husband of Pat (Farrington), loving father of Steve (Lisa) Durfey and Chris (Shawn) Day and the proud grandfather of Emily and Lauren Durfey. He is also survived by siblings, Audie (Mary) Durfey and Mary Ellen Gilbert (friend Jan).

Dwight worked for Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids (including a number of increasing managerial responsibilities and traveling to some very faraway locations in the world) from 1967-1998, when he retired early to enjoy life.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Mercy, especially his nurse Debbie, for the extraordinary support and care they provided.

In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to Mercy Foundation, 701 10th Street S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 (designate Hospice of Mercy or Hospice House) or online at https://givetomercy.mercycare.org/donate.