8/1/2014 Robert Moeller Obituary, Tripoli, IA

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Obituary

Robert W. Moeller, 89, of Tripoli, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the

Tripoli Nursing Home in Tripoli.

Robert Wayne Moeller was born on April 10, 1925, the son of Bernard Fred and Hulda

Sophia (Boderman) Moeller in Readlyn, Iowa. He was baptized on May 3, 1957 at St.

Paul's Lutheran Church in Readlyn and confirmed on June 5, 1938 at Redeemer

Evangelical Church in Gresham. Bob attended rural school through the 8th grade at

Bennington #6, rural Black Hawk County near Dunkerton and graduated from ReadlynHigh School on May 17, 1943. Following his education, he worked on the family farm. On

April 4, 1951, he was drafted into the Army, serving during the Korean Conflict until his

discharge on April 4, 1953. On January 10, 1957, he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen

Berlin at St. Peters Evangelical & Reformed Church in Tripoli. Bob was employed for

Rock Island Railroad, L.L. Moeller Construction and Carnation Company, retiring after23 years of employment at Carnation. Following his retirement, Bob did some painting.

He was a member of Faith United Church of Christ and the Tripoli VFW, Post 4013. Bob

enjoyed attending his grandkids ballgames and doing crossword puzzles.

Survivors are his wife, Mary of Tripoli, Iowa; three sons, Steve Moeller of Tripoli, Iowa,

Max Moeller of Tripoli, Iowa and Gary Moeller of Nashua, Iowa; four grandchildren,

Jessica (Jeff) Baker, Matt Moeller, Adam (Kelly) Moeller and Collin Moeller; one greatgrandson, Tyler Baker; sister, Jean Hoppenworth of Conrad, Iowa; and four sisters-in-

law, Evelyn Moeller, Lois Moeller, Ruth Bergmann and Naomi Jensen. He was preceded

in death by his parents, two brothers, Virgil and Loren (Pete) Moeller; three brothers-in-

law, Les Hoppenworth, Loren Bergmann and Robert Jensen and one sister-in-law, Sarah

Lindaman.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 10:30 am at Faith United

Robert Wayne Moeller

April 10, 1925 - June 24, 2014

Resided in Tripoli, IA

8/1/2014 Robert Moeller Obituary, Tripoli, IA

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Kraig & Doreen Baldwin Family

Tereasa Lenius

Brad & Kim Bunce family

Kathy and Dan Boeckmann

Church of Christ in Tripoli with Pastor Marilyn Sargent officiating. Burial will follow in the

Fremont Cemetery rural Tripoli with Military rites conducted by the Tripoli VFW, Post

4013. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27th from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly and also an hour prior to the service on

Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family and online

condolences for Robert may left at www.kaisercorson.com.

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is in charge of arrangements. 352-1187

Guestbook

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Moeller family our thoughts and prayers are with you

Created: June 26, 2014

Mary and family, so sorry to hear about Bob. I have so many memories of talking to himover the years about every possible thing. All of us at Del's are thinking about you and

your family. Take care.

Created: June 26, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Created: June 26, 2014

Mary and family, our deepest sympathy to you and your loved ones. I remember visitingwith you and Bob at games our kids were playing at inTripoli. Seems only yesterday, theyears march on for all of us. Keeping you in our prayers

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Services

Visitation

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Homes, Inc.-Waverly218 2nd Street SEWaverly, IA US 50677-0215

Map / Directions

Friday, June 27, 20145:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Service

Faith United Church of Christ408 S. Main St.Tripoli, IA US 50676

Map / Directions

Saturday, June 28, 201410:30 AM

Cemetery

Fremont Cemetery-TripoliTripoli, IA US

Map / Directions

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Also an hour prior to the service onSaturday at the church.

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