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George Edward Cleppe
George Edward Cleppe
Cedar Rapids
George Edward Cleppe, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away May 2, 2023, surrounded by family, at St. Luke’s Hospital due to complications after surgery.
George was born July 15, 1946, to Cyril and Catherine Cleppe. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School, class of 1964. George continued his education at the University of Iowa, earning a degree in engineering. In 1968, George joined the U.S. Army. George enjoyed playing cards and reading non-fiction books. Most of all, he loved spending time with family.
Those to mourn his loss are his sisters, Barb (Marvin) Novotny of Newhall and Nancy (Clark) Gordon of Storm Lake; brothers, David (Connie) Cleppe of Batavia and Dale Cleppe of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.
George was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Justin Cleppe; and great-nephew, Spenser Cleppe.
Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, with a time for sharing at 2 p.m. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn, with military honors.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com.
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