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Neppel, Jean A.
Jean A. Neppel, 86, of Iowa City, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Iowa City, with Father Tom Hennen officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lensing Funeral Home, Iowa City, where a rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m.
Jean was born April 22, 1924, the daughter of C. Joseph and Geraldine (Gotsch) Moore, in rural Glidden, Iowa. She married Ralph G. Neppel on Dec. 27, 1945. Ralph later died on Jan. 27, 1987.
Survivors include two daughters, Vernona (Lynn) Myers and Gail (Mike) O'Donnell, both of Iowa City; two sons, Max (LaVaughn) Neppel and Brian (Dawn) Neppel, both of Iowa City; five grandchildren, Matt, Zac, Dan, Lauren and Erin; and four great-grandchildren. Jean is also survived by a sister, Donna Schleisman of Keokuk; and two brothers, Richard (Colleen) Moore of Omaha, Neb., and Jim Moore of Lidderdale, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ralph; and a brother, Vernon Moore.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Regina Foundation.
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