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Thomas Wayne Meder
Thomas Wayne Meder
North Liberty
Thomas Wayne Meder passed away on April 19, 2023, at the age of 83 after an extended illness. He was an Iowa City High School graduate and was employed by Iowa Valley Milling Company for 31 years. He leaves behind his wife, Twila; three children, Timothy, Teresa and Tracy; and eight grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held in the Kirkwood Room at Lensing’s Funeral Home on April 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. A complete obituary can be found at www.LensingFuneral.com.
Those attending are encouraged to dress casual and to wear red, his favorite color. Feel free to bring along a motorcycle or bicycle helmet for display on a tribute table.
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