Paul R. “Rudy” Moeller, 69, of West Point, passed away at 11:14 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
He was born on Oct. 20, 1954, in Fort Madison, the son of Rudolph and Marcella Klesner Moeller. On Nov. 5, 1977, he married Cathy S. Schneider at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fort Madison. She preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 2001.
He is survived by his daughter: Pam (Mark) Hymes of St. Paul, Iowa; son: Scott (Karen) Moeller of Donnellson, Iowa; grandchildren: Abigail, Natalie, Jonah, Brady, Claire; special friend: Jody Krebill; siblings: Sr. Joanne Moeller of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Delbert (Barb) Moeller of West Point, Iowa, Ronnie (Sharon) Moeller of Fort Madison, Iowa, Vic (Maureen) Moeller of Port Aransas, Texas, Gary (Sandy) Moeller of Des Moines, Iowa, Roger (Joan) Moeller of West Point, Iowa, Nancy (Mike) Cutler of Marion, Iowa. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Cathy; infant son: Cole; brother: Richard.
Paul was a graduate of Marquette Catholic High School. He retired from J.I. Case and was a greenskeeper for Green Acres Country Club and courier for Menke and Company. He was a member of St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point and Green Acres Country Club. Paul enjoyed watching the Hawkeyes, golfing, riding his motorcycle and shooting pool. He was very social and enjoyed being around people.
A visitation will be held from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point, with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.
Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in West Point.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.