Melvin Leo “Shorty” Moeller, 84, of West Point, Iowa passed away Saturday evening, January 4, 2025. Shorty was born May 2, 1940 to Joseph and Cecilia (Geers) Moeller of Pilot Grove, Iowa. On September 8, 1962, he married Maureen Christina Steffensmeier. He was a 1958 graduate of St. James High School, St. Paul. He served in the National Guard. He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, West Point, and of the Knights of Columbus. He served on the West Point Utility Board, the Sweet Corn Festival Committee, and St. Mary’s Parish Council, as well as volunteering for numerous charities. Shorty was a farmer, and he worked hard, always making sure the farm was taken care of. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and later in life, he enjoyed playing golf with his friends at Green Acres. He shared his love of stories for the outdoors with everyone he knew, and he did not know a stranger. Shorty was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. Through the years, he was his children and grandchildren’s biggest fan in all their activities. He will be greatly missed by all who know him.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Maureen Moeller; his children: Dean (Judy) Moeller, Amy Mueller (Brad Vandenberg), and Ann (Bernie) Abolt; grandchildren: Megan (Wes) McGraw, Mitch (Sarah Grace) Moeller, Stephanie (Kurt) Winnike, Abby (Justin) Mehmert, and Austin (Amanda) Abolt; step grandchildren, Tara (Gavin) Sides and Jason (Jaime) Mueller; sixteen great grandchildren; siblings: Kenny (Jean) Moeller, Mary Moeller, Jeanice (Mark) Schwartz, Coleen (Gene) Dingman, and Joyce (Bruce) Maupin; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Dan Mueller, granddaughter Amanda Lynn Moeller, and brother Eugene “Mick” Moeller.
His family will greet friends from 9:00 – 11:00 am Friday, January 10, 2025 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, West Point, Iowa. A Memorial Mass will begin at 11:00 am Friday, January 10, 2025 at the church, with Reverend Dan Dorau as Celebrant. Shorty donated his body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. Following their studies, his body will be cremated and a private family Catholic Committal Service and burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery, West Point. A memorial has been established for Lee County Hospice or Holy Trinity Catholic Schools. Barr Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the Moeller family, and an online guest book may be found at www.barrmemorialchapel.com.http://www.barrmemorialchapel.com