Dena M. Tegeler, age 59 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. In following Dena’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A private family service will be held at the Pape Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will take place at Legends in Clinton on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 4:00 pm till ?.
Dena was born in Florence, SC on April 7, 1963, the daughter of Henry R. “Bob” and Kathy (Golden) Zaehringer. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1981 and attended Clinton Community College. Dena married Steven Tegeler on July 14, 1991 in Clinton. She had been employed at Medical Associates, later Mercy One. Dena enjoyed spending close time with her daughter doing crafts and yoga. She enjoyed camping, boating, going to movies with her mother, and her vacations to Myrtle Beach. She was thoughtful, caring and always thinking of others.
Dena is survived by her husband Steve; her daughter Katelynne Tegeler (Jimmy Groh) of Clinton; her mother, Kathy Zaehringer of Clinton; a brother, Brian (Natalie) Zaehringer of Davenport; a sister, Amy Neal of Davenport and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and sister, Kimberly. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.