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David Charles Mozena
David Charles Mozena
Iowa City
David Charles Mozena of Iowa City, Iowa, passed peacefully at home March 29, 2023, with loved ones attending. He was preceded in death by parents Arlene (nee Bamsi) and Forrest "Jack" Mozena (Coon Rapids) and sister Janice Redshaw (Des Moines).
David was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. A proud Hawkeye, he graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in business. He was a long-time owner of a car and truck rental agency, Bill's Rentals, in Iowa City. When he closed the business, rather than retiring, he went on to work for Iowa City Transit for 18 years. He is known for making an appearance with his family on Wheel of Fortune in 1989. He enjoyed singing bass as a member of The Old Capitol Chorus, coaching Little League for his kids and listening to shows on NPR . David was a good neighbor, a thoughtful citizen, and a steadfast friend. He will be remembered as a wonderful grandfather, a great dad and a loving husband.
David is survived by wife JoDeen, brother Wayne (Des Moines), children Christian (Jane Moeckli) Mozena, Lynnette (Sean) Kreps, Marty (Jennifer) Mozena, Joseph (Sara) Mozena, Elise Mozena and Valerie (Travis Brown) Mozena, grandchildren Jackson, Samuel, Issac, Zoey, Evelyn, Wyatt, Carlin, Brando and Kyrie Anna.
A memorial gathering will be held Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Lensing’s Oak Hill, 210 Holiday Road, Coralville, Iowa, from 3 to 5 p.m. with a time of sharing to begin at 4 p.m.
A full obituary can be read at www.lensingfuneral.com.
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