Leo Calvin Moser[1]

Male 1925 - 2014  (88 years)


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  • Name Leo Calvin Moser 
    Born 10 Feb 1925  Larchwood, Lyon County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 24 Jan 2014  Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Obituary from Jurrens Funeral Home:

      Rock Rapids, IA Leo Moser, age 88 of Rock Rapids, IA died of natural causes Friday, January 24, 2014 at his home in Rock Rapids, IA. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, Jan. 28th, 2014 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Lester, Iowa. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, Jan 27th with the family present from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and again from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Apostolic Christian Fellowship Hall in Lester. Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids is in charge of services. Leo C. Moser was born February 10, 1925, in rural Larchwood, IA, to John and Rose (Kellenberger) Moser. He was raised on the family farm near Hills, MN, and attended country school through the 8th grade. On June 8, 1947, Leo was united in marriage to Leona Mogler. They farmed for a short time with Leos father and then the couple moved to Sioux Falls, SD, where they co-owned and operated a small grocery store. In 1951, Leo and Leona moved to a farm south of Lester, IA, where they farmed and reared their two children. They moved to Rock Rapids, IA, in 1983. Leo continued working on the farm and for a number of years, Leo and Leona worked part-time for Tonys Catering. In recent years, Leo volunteered many hours at the ACWR woodworks shop in Rock Rapids. He shared his love for music by playing his harmonica and accordion at local rest homes. Leos faith was very important to him. He became a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in 1949. For 46 years, he served in the ministry and as a church Elder. He traveled extensively on behalf of the church. Leo passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at his home in Rock Rapids on Friday, January 24, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 66 years and his children, Wes (Esther) Moser of Lester, IA, and Myra (Arnie) Wulf of Sioux Falls, SD; eight grandchildren, Alex Moser, Trixie (Ethan) Metzger, Jessica Moser, Tessa Moser, Kara Moser, Caleb Moser, and Monica (Toms) Romano, Tanya (Taylor) Gramm; five great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mariann (Elmer) Metzger, Estelle Leuthold, Evelyn (Roy) Metzger, Donna (John) Gerber, Janet Wysong, and one brother, Frank Moser. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Landon Wulf; four brothers, John, Johnny, Harry, and Donald; and two sisters, Ione DeHaan and Betty Leuthold. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers or memorial items, donations be directed to Apostolic Christian Church " ACWR woodworks.
    Person ID I0276  Gerber Family Tree
    Last Modified 22 Apr 2023 

    Father John Moser,   b. 9 Oct 1893, Bern, Nemaha County, Kansas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Mar 1977, Lester, Lyon County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Rose Celia Kellenberger,   b. 18 Aug 1897, Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jan 1995, Hills, Rock County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 97 years) 
    Married 20 Dec 1916  Seneca, Nemaha County, Kansas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Married in Seneca, KS
    Photos
    Moser, John and Rose Kellenberger
    Moser, John and Rose Kellenberger
    Marriage Photograph of John Moser and Rose Kellenberger
    Moser, John and Rose Kellenberger
    Moser, John and Rose Kellenberger
    Photo of John Moser and Rose Kellenberger in 1958
    Moser, John and Rose Children Photograph
    Moser, John and Rose Children Photograph
    Photograph of Children of John and Rose Moser
    Documents
    Moser, John and Rose Kellenberger Marriage Announcement
    Moser, John and Rose Kellenberger Marriage Announcement
    Marriage Announcement of John Moser and Rose Kellenberger provided by Shirlee DeHaan
    Family ID F0078  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Living 
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    Last Modified 24 Mar 2011 
    Family ID F0138  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 10 Feb 1925 - Larchwood, Lyon County, Iowa, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 24 Jan 2014 - Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Born in Larchwood, IA

  • Sources 
    1. [S0081] Jim Kellenberger, Jim Kellenberger/Lorraine Kellenberger Tatge, (of Pensacola, FL).