Gale E. Muxfeldt, 88, died on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. He was born on Jan. 1, 1937, on a farm east of Logan to parents Elmer and Opal (Graham) Muxfeldt. He grew up in the Logan, Woodbine and Persia areas. He graduated from Logan High School in 1955. Gale then served for two years in the US Marines. On Aug. 18, 1957, Gale married Sharon Oviatt at the Logan Christian Church. They lived in 29 Palms, California while Gale was in the Marines and then moved back to Logan. They were blessed with three boys, Lonnie, Scott and Randy. Gale worked various jobs before working at Logan Produce for 40 years. He retired in 2003. After retirement he mowed at the Logan Magnolia Schools for 20 years, just retiring from that position last year.
Gale loved following the various sports in Logan. He loved following his kids and grandchildren and recently the great-grandchildren in their events. For over 60 years Gale could be found at the school volunteering on the sidelines of various sports. Whether it was being a part of the chain gang or running the clock, there weren’t many sporting events he missed. Because of his dedication he was inducted into the Logan Magnolia Hall of Fame with recognition for all the work he did for the school. Gale also raised greyhound racing dogs for several years. He was a member of the Logan Volunteer Fire Department for over 25 years and also a member of the Logan 4th of July fireworks crew where he helped for 50 years.
Gale was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sharon; great-grandchildren, Westyn, Whitley and Waylon Muxfeldt; granddaughter-in-law, Jordan Straight Muxfeldt; and brother and sister-in-law, Nile and Anne Muxfeldt. He is survived by his three sons, Lonnie Muxfeldt and his wife Lori of Harlan, Scott Muxfeldt and his wife Leah and Randy Muxfeldt and his wife Laura all of Logan; six grandchildren, Josh & Kendra Muxfeldt and their children Reese and Everlie, Reid Muxfeldt, Kelsey and Andrew Fraher, Shane and Amber Muxfeldt and their children Wayde, Madilynn and Kolter, Jordan and Samantha Muxfeldt and their children Jackson and Emma, and Jameson Muxfeldt and Jazlyn Cornelious; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at Logan Christian Church in Logan. The officiants were Jacob Hedger and Daniel Robbins. The recorded musical selections were “Scars in Heaven” by Casting Crowns, “Don’t Let the Old Man In” by Toby Keith and “Something You Get Through” by Willie Nelson. The honorary pallbearers were Trent Kuhl, Gene Hoff, Gordon Fliehe and Jerry Maguire. The pallbearers were Josh Muxfeldt, Reid Muxfeldt, Kelsey Fraher, Shane Muxfeldt, Jordan Muxfeldt and Jameson Muxfeldt. Gale’s final resting place is at the Bethel Cemetery.
Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine was in charge of arrangements. www.foutsfuneralhome.com
