Gary Moel

Gary Gene Moel, 64, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, March 31st, 2014, at Iowa City Mercy Hospice surrounded by his family. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 4th, 2014 at Brosh Chapel in Solon. Friends and relatives are invited to a time of fellowship following the services at the Solon American Legion. Private family burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Cemetery, where full military rites will be conducted by the North Liberty American Legion, Post 1976. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Brosh Chapel in Solon located at 100 S. Cedar St.
Gary was born February 16th, 1950 to Dean Moel and Betty (Umsted) Moel in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated from Solon High School, provided service in the Army in Viet Nam 1970-71, and worked for 39 years at Hawkeye Food Systems in Coralville until his retirement in 2011. Gary enjoyed his yearly fishing trips to Canada, tailgating at Hawkeye Football games, and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.
Gary is survived by his father Dean Moel of Lisbon; sons Eric (Kelly) Moel of Edgington, IL and Casey (Joy) Moel of Iowa City; his grandchildren Ashley, Clay, Isaac, Logan, Brandon, Samuel, and Erica; his siblings Linda (Phil) Shimerda of SanAntonio, TX, Jack (Kris) Moel of Sutliff, Patti (Jerry) Schott of Marion, and Mike (Kathy) Moel of Solon; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Lou Moel and his friend Donna Brus.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Iowa City Hospice.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.