"Dear Luana, I am so sorry to read about John. My sincere condolences to you and the rest of the family."
JOHN GREDELL
MUSCATINE, Iowa - John W. Gredell, 61, of Muscatine, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, from pancreatic cancer, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mathias Church. Reverend Troy Richmond will officiate. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship at Gannon Hall will follow the burial.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Ss. Mary Mathias Parish or Special Olympics of Muscatine.
John was born in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Marianna Fryer Gredell. He married Luana Sloat on October 28, 1989 in Muscatine.
He retired from Muscatine Power and Water on September 1, 2017, after 37 years as a Journeyman Lineman. He was a member of the Muscatine Power and Water Golf League, the 5:01 Men's Golf League, and the Muscatine City Golf League. He had three holes in one, 1999, 2013, and 2014. John was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved playing cards, specifically his Wednesday church group, where he earned the nick name, "Johnny Middle Pair", and he had a standing Saturday night card group for 30 years.
John is survived by his wife, Luana; his mother Marianna Gredell, of Keokuk; one son, Matt McElory, of Muscatine; three siblings, Mary Jo Morehouse and husband, Jim, Ed Gredell and wife, Colleen, and Cathy Derr, all of Keokuk.
He was preceded in death by his father Joseph; and a sister, Martha Ann.
"Dear Luana, I am so sorry to read about John. My sincere condolences to you and the rest of the family."
"Luana. Our family was so sorry to hear of your family's loss. From the neighbors up the street. Janet and Luana were the best babysitters. Great family."
"Dearest Luana I was so sorry to hear of John's passing and I wanted you to know all your friends are thinking of you and want you to know how much we care about you. We all will be keeping you and your family in our prayers. Chris"
"Mary Jo and Girls: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of sorrow."
"Luana & Matt, We are truly sorry to hear of John's passing. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you. "
"I only knew John for 7 years. I enjoyed a few talks with him, He was a great guy ! Rest in Peace John.
My deepest sympathy to his wife and son."
"Luana, I am so sorry to hear about John. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I talked to Roberta tonight and she also sends her condolences. You will be hearing from her."
"Luana, I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you. "
"Dear Luana, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Susan Keim"
"To all the Gridell Family... Debbie and I are so very sorry for the loss of your loved one...You are all in our thoughts in this time of need...Please Take Care... Eldon Jr. And Debbie Ballenger "
"John was an excellent lineman and one of the nices guys I ever had the opportunity to work with. I am so sorry for your loss."