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Terry Lee Swartzendruber
Terry Lee Swartzendruber
Iowa City
Terry Lee Swartzendruber, 54, of Iowa City, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2023.
Terry was born on April 18, 1968, to Robert and Doris (Hebl) Swartzendruber. Terry was a huge Vikings and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. He loved the outdoors and was devoted to his family, children and grandchildren. Terry was a big kid at heart and fun to be around. He will be greatly missed.
Terry is survived by his fiancee, Dawn Hime; his children, Madison, Elizabeth (Maurice), Brittany, Elijah and Jasmine; his grandchildren, Melaya, Omara and Olyana; his parents; his siblings, Rita (Jamey) Heal, Tony, Susan Swan, Lisa Waul, Patrick (Rachel), Mike (Jenna), Jason (Lori) and Shawn (Melissa); and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be planned for later this year.
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