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Peter Van Gerpen
Iowa City
Peter Van Gerpen, 88, of Iowa City, died on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the Bird House Hospice Home of Johnson County surrounded by his family.
A gathering to celebrate Peter will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Iowa City. A graveside service will follow the gathering at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed toward The Bird House or Hospice Compassus, Cedar Rapids.
Peter is survived by his three children, Jeffrey Van Gerpen, Susan (Curt) Moore and Kristi Salasberry (Nick Hippert), all of Iowa City; five grandchildren, Michael Van Gerpen, Amanda Salasberry, Molly Hippert, Melody Hippert and Zach Moore; four great-grandchildren, Xander, Michael, Hana and Solon; one sister, June (Allan) Christensen; two brothers, John and Larry; and many extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patricia in 2020; and one sister and five brothers.
A special thank-you to The Bird House for taking such wonderful care of Pete.
A full obituary may be viewed, and online condolences made at www.lensingfuneral.com.
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