"Jean and Abby were two of the kindest people we have ever encountered. They made this earth a better place to be by their actions. We miss them."
JEAN LOGEL
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Alice Jean Logel, 94, of Muscatine, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018, at Lutheran Living Senior Campus.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at the St. Mathias Church. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will follow the committal service at Gannon Hall.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2018, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home with a Rosary Prayer Service at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association for research.
Jean was born on November 19, 1923, in Iowa City, the daughter of Wilford and Iva Schildberg Goetz. She was a graduate of Muscatine High School. She married Albert 'Abbie' L. Logel on September 5, 1948, at the St. Mathias Church in Muscatine. Abbie preceded her in death on March 29, 2005.
She was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas - Joan of Arc Court #524, her graduating class committee and a long-time group of Women's Night Out. Jean spent most of her life running a child care service in her home and has looked after upwards of 60 Muscatine's now adults as children. Jean collected many things in her life but her egg collection from around the world is large and extensive.
Those left to honor her memory include a daughter, Valley Logel of Muscatine; a son, John Logel and wife, Joan, of Kelowna British Columbia, Canada; and two granddaughters, Abigail and Grace Logel.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and three sons, Timothy Lee, Daniel Joseph, and William Patrick Logel.
"Jean and Abby were two of the kindest people we have ever encountered. They made this earth a better place to be by their actions. We miss them."
"John and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Mother. May the memories you have assist you during this difficult time. Michele Plogh"
"My deepest sympathy to your family, Jean was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "
"My deepest sympathy to your family, Jean was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "
"I was fortunate to have Jeannie care for me as a baby and young child. She taught us many life skills, most importantly remembering to use our manners. (If we'd forget to say thank you, our plate full of our lunch would disappear!) I've tried to instill the importance of manners into my own children, just as Jeannie instilled it in me. I remember admiring her egg collection, and as I grew older she even let me hold them when we would come to visit! As a middle school and high school student, I looked forward to our Christmas Eve visits with Jeannie and Abbie, listening to their stories of travel, hunting, and family (and those delicious Ranch oyster crackers!). Jeannie and Abbie will forever have a very special place in my heart. Our deepest sympathy John, Valley, and family. Ann-Kristin (Koch) Edkin & Family. (One of her kids from 1977-1984)"
"Valley, John and family, I know it was time for your Mother to go, but we are never ready. I enjoyed knowing and sewing for your Mother. 3 thing in particular that I remember sewing for her was the Grandmother's Garden quilt she had started with HER mother 70 years ago and my mother and I had the privilege of completing; then a hankerchief quilt and your girls cowgirl outfits for the Canadian event which I think was called Calgary Stampeed. I loved visiting with Jean. I only knew her in her senior years, but she was quit a gal. May The Lord comfort you in the days ahead."
"It is without question that God put Jean in my life when I was six months old and that she took care of me for many years. I am so very grateful for her input in my life. Words cannot express how much she did for me. I have so many fond memories of her. She was a Saint in my life."
"Valley, John and Family ~ So sorry for your loss. Don Gerdts and Family"
"Thank you for touching so many lives including mine. The caring love that you and Abbie gave all the kids that went through your doors will always be remembered with fondness and smiles. One of your kids from 1965-1969...Jeff McVicker "