Muxfeldt, Gale E. (1937 - 2025)

MAXFELDT, FRAHER, CORNELIOUS, GRAHAM, OVIATT

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 3/5/2025 at 18:24:00

Name of deceased: Gale E. Muxfeldt

Aged: 88 yrs, 1 mo, 3 days

Residence: Logan, IA

Born: Jan. 1, 1937; rural Logan, Harrison County, IA

Died: Feb. 4, 2025; Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IA

Funeral services: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025; Logan Christian Church, Logan, IA

Survived by: Sons, Lonnie Muxfeldt (spouse, Lori) of Harlan, IA, Scott Muxfeldt (spouse, Leah) and Randy Muxfeldt (spouse, Laura), all of Logan, IA; grandchildren, Josh (spouse, Kendra) Muxfeldt and their children Reese and Everlie, Reid Muxfeldt, Kelsey (spouse, Andrew) Fraher, Shane (spouse, Amber) Muxfeldt and their children Wayde, Madilynn and Kolter, Jordan (spouse, Samantha) Muxfeldt and their children Jackson and Emma, and Jameson Muxfeldt (spouse, Jazlyn Cornelious); other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Elmer and Opal (nee Graham) Muxfeldt; wife, Sharon; great-grandchildren, Westyn, Whitley and Waylon Muxfeldt; granddaughter-in-law, Jordan Straight Muxfeldt; brother and sister-in-law, Nile and Anne Muxfeldt

Education: Graduated from Logan (IA) High School, Class of 1955

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: Served 2 years in the U. S. Marines

Marriage: Sharon Oviatt; Aug. 18, 1957; Logan Christian Church, Logan, IA

Employment: Worked at various jobs before being employed by Logan Produce, where he remained for 40 years, retiring in 2003. After retirement, he mowed lawns at the Logan Magnolia Schools for 20 years, retiring from that position in 2024.

Hobbies/Interests: Loved following the various sports in Logan, especially those of his kids and grandchildren, and recently, the great-grandchildren, in their events. For more than 60 years, Gale could be found at the school volunteering on the sidelines of various sports, whether it was being a part of the chain gang or running the clock. Because of his dedication, he was inducted into the Logan Magnolia Hall of Fame with recognition for all he did for the school. He also raised greyhound racing dogs for several years. Was a member of the Logan Volunteer Fire Department for more than 25 years and was a member of the Logan 4th of July fireworks crew for over 50 years.

Sources: Foutsfuneralhome.com