Mary Muehl

Born in Laurens, IA
Born on Mar 4, 1948
Departed on Jan 27, 2025

Order Flowers

Memorial

Mary Kathryn Muehl, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Living Center West Nursing Home.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 17th, 2025, at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories.  Visitation will be held one hour prior, beginning at 10:00 am, at the chapel.  The burial will be at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the funeral home website under the obituary for Mary Muehl, under the video tab starting at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Mary Kathryn Muehl was born on March 4, 1948, in Laurens, Iowa, the daughter of Phil and Ione Muehl. After her high school graduation, she earned her bachelor’s degree from the College of St. Teresa in Winona, MN, and a master’s degree from Marycrest International University in Davenport. Mary was also a graduate of the National Staff Development Council Academy.  In 1990, Mary received the Excellence in Science Teaching Awards.  

Mary taught high school Chemistry and Physics as well as Staff Development at Linn-Mar High School for over 20 years.  After retiring from teaching, she worked at Grant Wood Area Education Agency.  While there she developed the Mentor Academy, training over 250 experienced teachers to support beginning teachers. Mary also became a Science Content Specialist with Pearson Education in Iowa City.

Mary was active in the local chapter of AARP.  In 2015 she was appointed to the AARP Iowa Executive Council, a team of volunteers that provides leadership in many areas that support the accomplishment of AARP’s national priorities within the state.  

Mary was also involved in the Iowa Democratic Party and volunteered at the voting polls.  She was a member of the Iowa Retired School Personnel Association, enjoyed reading and participated in various book clubs in the Cedar Rapids area.

She is survived by her siblings, Barb (Mike) Long of Cedar Rapids, IA; Mark (Nancy) Muehl of St. Louis, MO; and Sadie (Brian) Jacklin of Las Vegas, NV; sister-in-law, Pat Muehl of Evansdale, IA; an aunt, Lita Hammes of Northwood, IA; nieces and nephews,  Dave (Casey) Long of Iowa City, IA;  Doug (Casey) Long of Cumberland, RI;  Shelly (Skip)  Smith of Evansdale, IA; Sue Egloff of Reno, NV; Adam (Jessica) Muehl of Columbia, IL;   Rebecca (David) Flaskamper of St. Louis, MO; Matt (Rachel) Jacklin of Tijeras, NM; Tim (Amber) Jacklin of Las Vegas, NV; and her beloved cat, Pipper.  

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Phil A. and Ione Muehl of Waterloo, IA; grandparents, Mathias and Sadona Hammes of Pocahontas, IA; Phil H. and Catherine Muehl of Granville, IA; and a brother, Phil H. Muehl of Evansdale, IA.
 
Memorials, in Mary’s honor may be directed to the family.