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LTC Michael John “Mike” Musel

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Birth	:	22 Oct 1945 Belle Plaine, Benton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Apr 2020 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9267006, -92.3850021
Description	:	Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Michael John Musel, 74, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa. Mike was born October 22, 1945, to Bernard and Arlene (Rebik) Musel in Belle Plaine, IA. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1963 and attended Iowa State University for two years where he was in the US Army ROTC program. He then enlisted in the US Army and received his Commission as a Second Lieutenant from the Officer Candidate School, serving 18 months in Vietnam as an Engineer Officer. After... Read More	Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Michael John Musel, 74, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa. Mike was born October 22, 1945, to Bernard and Arlene (Rebik) Musel in Belle Plaine, IA. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1963 and attended Iowa State University for two years where he was in the US Army ROTC program. He then enlisted in the US Army and received his Commission as a Second Lieutenant from the Officer Candidate School, serving 18 months in Vietnam as an Engineer Officer. After his tour of duty, he returned home, working with his father on the family farm outside Chelsea, Iowa, before taking over the farm and raising his two sons. In 1979, Mike left farming and took a job with the Farm Administration of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Spencer, Iowa. In 1980, he joined the Iowa Army National Guard as a Captain commanding Alpha Battery, 194th Field Artillery Battalion. He also served in the 185th Training Regiment, Joint Forces Headquarters, and the State Area Command as a Mobilization Officer. He retired from the National Guard after 25 years of service. After retiring from the USDA in 2005, Mike followed his true passion and became a historian at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum until his death. Mike was a voracious reader, an accomplished military historian, and played the accordion, fiddle, and piano. He was a proud and active member of the 34th Infantry Division Association where he served as treasurer for the past 15 years. He is survived by his sons, Nicholas (Katie York) Musel of Springfield, VA, and Alex (Justina) Musel of Platte City, MO; his grandchildren Dylan, Sadie, and Madelyn; and his siblings, Ann (Larry) Shilhanek of Strawberry Point, IA, Carol (Rick) Petersen, Belle Plaine, IA, Doug (Rose) Musel of Vinton, IA, Phylis (Dennis) Kurriger of Belle Plaine, IA, Mary (Jeff) Hunzinger of Lee’s Summit, MO, Jane (Charles) Gustafson of Colorado Springs, CO, and David (Mike Fortunato) Musel of Washington, DC. Mike was preceded in death by his parents. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chelsea, IA, with military honors. There will be a public memorial in August 2020 at Camp Dodge. Picture and obituary courtesy of Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Home, Belle Plaine, Iowa

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LTC Michael John “Mike” Musel's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, Chelsea, Tama County, USA.
When did LTC Michael John “Mike” Musel death?
LTC Michael John “Mike” Musel death on 12 Apr 2020 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9267006
Longitude: -92.3850021

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Bernard Fred “Bernie” Musel

(1924 - 2000)

Arlene Ann Rebik Musel

(1925 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9267006, -92.3850021

2. IOOF Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9272003, -92.3908005

3. Flathers Hancox Walton Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9221992, -92.3656006

4. Wilkinson Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8918991, -92.3855972

5. Day Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9007988, -92.4182968

6. National Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9702988, -92.3705978

7. Rector Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8810997, -92.4044037

8. Stayskal Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9788000, -92.4080000

9. Dvorak Cemetery
Elberon, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9713000, -92.3417000

10. Craig Cemetery
Richland Township, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9223000, -92.4598000

11. Chambers Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8706017, -92.3535995

12. Arbuthnot Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9416550, -92.3001787

13. Holan Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8652992, -92.3563995

14. Saint Marys Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9906000, -92.3556000

15. Helena Cemetery
Richland Township, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9241982, -92.4907990

16. Haven Cemetery
Richland Township, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8914795, -92.4840469

17. Irving Cemetery
Irving, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9505997, -92.2797012

18. Redman Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9710999, -92.2917023

19. Hayes Cemetery
Toledo, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9789009, -92.4730988

20. Blake Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8598000, -92.3130500

21. Wright Cemetery
Belle Plaine, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9136009, -92.2643967

22. Evergreen Cemetery
Hartwick, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8494000, -92.3183000

23. Winslow Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8438988, -92.3230972

24. Oak Hill Cemetery
Belle Plaine, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8987007, -92.2571030