John E. Lentner, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, after a brief illness.  A Celebration of Life gathering will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.

John was born on August 27, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Elaine Vozenilek and her late husband George. After attending school, he served in the US Navy on the USS Camden (AOE 2) as a Ship Fitter from 1969-1971.

John was united in marriage to his wife Anna (Hajek) Lentner on August 8, 1994, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He spent most of his life working as a diesel mechanic and assembling semi-trailers. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, working in his tomato garden, going to the casino, and having good conversations with those around him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Anna; 3 children, Cassy (Corey) Plough, Tammy Conn (Jerry), and TJ Feaker; 9 grandchildren Brittnee, Jesseca, Tanner, Stephanie, Timmy, Hannah, Cameron, Logan, and Payton; 5 great grandchildren Kobe, Roman, Taylen, Serenity, and Mallory.

John was proceeded in death by his mother and stepfather Elaine and George Vozenilek, father and mother-in-law Bill and Myrtle Hajek, and four-legged best friend Buddy.

Memorials may be directed to the family.