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Roger Leslie Browning
Roger Leslie Browning
Iowa City
Roger Leslie Browning, 74, of Iowa City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at UIHC.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM, Friday, May 9, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Iowa City. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 PM to 7 PM at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Iowa City. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
In celebration of Roger, friends and family are also welcome to gather at the family home on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please wear colorful clothing—Roger loved Hawaiian shirts and leis, and we look forward to celebrating his life with everyone.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Heart Friends Support Groups at Heart Friends Donate Page.
The mission of Heart Friends is to support children and their families with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) and increase awareness of CHD to the public. Roger worked closely with these families during his time at UIHC Pediatric Cardiology.
Online condolences and the complete obituary are available at www.lensingfuneral.com.
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