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William Richard Summerwill
William Richard Summerwill
Iowa City
William Richard Summerwill, 89, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, April 26 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Hancher Auditorium’s Stanley Cafe. A time of remembrance will be held at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Englert Theatre, Oaknoll Memory Care (The Loft), or Iowa City Hospice.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.lensingfuneral.com under Obituaries.
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