Erwin Moeller

Erwin “Ervie” John Moeller was born June 30, 1936, the son of John and Edna (Hildebrandt) Moeller in Denison, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, by Rev. Schmidt. Ervie received his education from the Denison High School and graduated with the class of 1954.

On February 1, 1959, Ervie was united in marriage to Margaret (Margie) Groth at Friedens Evangelical & Reformed Church in Schleswig, Iowa, officiated by Rev. Walter Baumgartner. In this marriage they had four children Denise, Marcia, Galyn and Karla. Ervie entered the National Guard, where he became a sergeant. Growing up Ervie loved working by his father’s side on the farm. Also later working side by side with Heney Eggert, his dear neighbor. He worked driving truck for Huebner Trucking. After marriage, he and Margie started farming together, raising livestock and crops. Ervie was known for his custom shelling, and his calendar was always booked. He enjoyed helping his shelling customers because he could not just stand around. He shelled three million bushels of corn for his customers. Besides shelling, he customed drilled crops and fed out hogs. Ervie loved his church and when he was younger, he attended every service just in case he needed to usher. He and Margie enjoyed bowling, square dancing and playing in card clubs.

Erwin passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the age of 90 years and 26 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna Moeller; brother, Gilbert (Lorna) Moeller; parents-in-law, William and Louise Groth; brothers/sisters-in-law: Wilbert (Donna) (Lorraine) Groth, Darlene (Arlo) Jensen, Irene (Herman) Meiners, Marilyn (Darlo) Pirwitz, Milroy Groth, Vertus Groth, Paul Meeves and Gene Schneider; nephews: Moeller twins, Bryan Meeves and Dennis Pirwitz; and niece, Kathy Sue Groth.

Erwin is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret Moeller; four children: Denise (Steven) Wessling of Johnson City, Tennessee, Marcia Moeller of Denison, Galyn Moeller of Denison and Karla Moeller (friend-Steve Bruck) of Westphalia; 10 grandchildren: Jessica Moeller (fiancé Darren Callaghan), Joey (Luna) Novak, Josh Novak (fiancé Sasha Cloud), Jacob (Kylynn) Novak, Dustin Moeller, Kalyn (Bryce) Cherryholmes, Chianne Fenn, Talsha Johannsen, Colin Fuhs and Lucas (Marianna) Keiner; fourteen great-grandchildren: Ariya and Elias Callaghan, Liam, Dillon, and Elliot Cloud, Brylyn and Kace Cherryholmes, Colton, Brayton and Taryn Johannsen, Danna Tornez and Luna Keiner, Noah & Daxx Fenn; brother, Gaylord (Marcia) Moeller of Denison, sisters-in-law: Betty Meeves of Dunlap, Marlene Schneider and Marlys Groth of Denison; and many nieces and nephews, and friends.

His funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Interment with military honors will be held at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Memorials may be directed to the family.