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Warren Gerard Slebos
Warren Gerard Slebos
Iowa City
Warren Gerard Slebos, 80, passed away on April 29, 2025, at home after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Born May 7, 1944, to Gerard and Tillie (Vellenga) Slebos in Chicago, Illinois, Warren moved to Iowa City, where he devoted his career to the University of Iowa Recreational Services Department. Link to his full obituary: https://heartlandcremation.com/obituary/warren-gerard-slebos/
Please join us in celebrating his life Sunday, August 3, 2025, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Park Lodge in Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 579 McCollister Boulevard, Iowa City, IA 52240. Lunch will be served, followed by a program at noon, with time for sharing fond memories, stories, and fishing tales. Please RSVP to jensred@hotmail.com.
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