Gaylan Benda, age 88, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Pillar of Cedar Valley in Waterloo, Iowa.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Calmar Lutheran Church cemetery.

Gaylan Valerian Benda,

Born Jan. 29, 1938

Died June 16, 2026, at the age of 86 in Waterloo, Iowa.

Gaylan is survived by sister Geraldine Floerchinger, brothers Kenneth (Julia) Benda and Terry (Kerri) Benda.

Preceded in death by mother Beverly (Reisner) Benda, father Jerry Benda, brother Ronald Benda and sister Janelle Polansky.