Clear Lake, Iowa
CLEAR LAKE - Keith Sander Muchow, 73, 5381 S. Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Sunday (Jan. 13, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Tim Diehl officiating.
Family will greet friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. Inurnment will be at the Postville Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be given to the Children's Shrine Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn.
Keith was born May 20, 1934, in Postville, the son of Walter R. and Caroline (Sander) Muchow. He graduated from Postville High School. He married Marietta VanWey on Aug. 12, 1951, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.
Keith loved flying. He was a pilot for 52 years, achieving many ratings to become a corporate pilot, retiring December 2004 from Winnebago Industries as their pilot. After retirement, he had continued to fly for many corporations throughout the country. He had flown as recently as two weeks prior to his death. He was a member of the El Kahir Flying Fez and Quiet Birdmen and other flying organizations.
Keith is survived by his wife, Marietta Muchow of Clear Lake; five children: Connie Muchow and her husband, Mike Wilson, of Waterloo, Carolyn Muchow of Peoria, Ariz., James Muchow and his wife, Reva, of Broken Arrow, Okla., Lisa King and her husband, Dana, Broken Arrow, Okla., and Scott Muchow of Forest City; four grandchildren: Tyler Wilson, Aubin Wilson, Austin King and Hannah King; two great-grandchildren: Jayden and Jayce Reed; two brothers, Dale Muchow of Brandford, Fla., and Lee Muchow and his wife, Beverly, of Bellflower, Calif.; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Muchow, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bob Muchow, and sister-in-law Chene Muchow.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.
Having purchased a vacation home at Clear Lake 5 years ago, Keith was our neighbor and friend. He took our son Austin up in his plane to "buzz" us at the dock. Austin will never forget that! Keith was a fine example of a great friend and neighbor! He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tracy & Diane Rath
January 17, 2008 | Treynor, IA
My sympathy to the family. Keith was very kind, pleasant and professional. He will be greatly missed in the aviation world! All of our clients enjoyed & were confident with him as their pilot. We feel blessed to have worked with him. God Bless.
Charles City Aeronautics
Betty Ferch
January 17, 2008 | Charles City, IA
Marietta, and family, I was a co-worker of Keith's at Winnebago and flew with him many times during his career there. I retired last March and am wintering in Florida, sorry I will miss his funeral.
John Faircloth
January 17, 2008 | Forest City, IA
Carolyn and Family,
I am a coworker and friend of Carolyn's. Please know that my Deepest condolences go out to all of your family, I am so terribly sorry for your sudden loss. Carolyn please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Carolyn, I MISS YOU TERRIBLY and hope you know that i am here for you if you need anything.
Jean Lentsch
January 16, 2008 | Phoenix, AZ
Carolyn, may your fond memories of your father and the people in your life get you through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you.
Patty Dal Soglio
Patty Dal Soglio
January 16, 2008 | Scottsdale, AZ
Carolyn & Family,
May God bless you & your family in this time of great sorrow. You are in my houghts and prayers.
Jessica Sedita-Igneri
January 16, 2008 | Peoria, AZ
Keith was a kind,gentle man whom I had the pleasure of knowing for a few years. He was a fellow aviatior who will be dearly missed by all
Brian Bright and CAMM Air
January 16, 2008 | Spencer, IA
Carolyn and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Liz (Lizzy) Garnica
January 16, 2008 | Peoria, Arizona
Carolyn and Family:
I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord give you the strengh to get through these hard times.
Liz ( Lizzy) Garnica
January 16, 2008 | Peoria, AZ
