Geraldine Muchow

Geraldine I. Muchow, 75, of Postville passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Grandview Care Center, Oelwein. Funeral Service was held Thursday, October 5 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville with Rev. Lynn Noel as the officiant. Burial took place at St. Paul Cemetery in Monona.

Geraldine Ida, the daughter of Donald and Verda (Schultz) Williams, was born August 16, 1948. She was baptized August 22, 1948 at West Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont. Geraldine graduated from Valley High School in Elgin May 26, 1967.

Geraldine was united in marriage with James E. Baker in June 1969. To this union one daughter was born. James and Geraldine later divorced. She later married Eldon Muchow May 18, 1991, and he passed away July 2, 2016.

Throughout her life, Geraldine worked for Gemini Products in Decorah, Iowa Turkey Products in Postville, cleaned houses in the surrounding communities and finally worked for Super 8 Motel in Decorah.

Geraldine was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. She enjoyed gardening, dancing, listening to music, playing cards and spending time with her animals.

Geraldine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Vicky (Mike) Koch of Randalia; two grandchildren, Dalton (Keely) Koch of St. Olaf and Trevor (Katie) Koch of Janesville; her mother, Verda Mae Nuehring of West Union; her sister, Ramona Fels of West Union; and her brothers, Roger Williams of Chicago, IL and Ronald Nuehring of Texas.

Geraldine was preceded in death by her father, Donald Williams; and a sister, Carol Constable.

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Postville assisted the family with services.