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Friday, January 16, 2026

Eric Lee Christner

City: Iowa City

Funeral Home
Lensing Funeral and Cremation Services

Friday, January 16, 2026

Eric Lee Christner

Eric Lee Christner

Iowa City

Eric Lee Christner passed away after heart surgery in the early morning of January 14, 2026, at UIHC.

Visitation for Eric will be held from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Friday, February 6, 2026, at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service in Iowa City.

In lieu of flowers, please support The Make-A-Wish Foundation.

A full obituary may be viewed, and online condolences made at www.lensingfuneral.com.

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