Janet Louise (Wikel) Moore, age 89, of rural Solon, Iowa, and former longtime Iowa City resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Lake Macbride with family by her side Monday, March 17, 2025.
Janet was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Nov. 18, 1935, to W. Clifford and Florence Margaret Wikel. She went to City High School in Iowa City, where she met her loving husband, Paul. She obtained a degree in elementary education from Iowa State Teacher’s College (now UNI). Ten days after graduating from college, Janet married Paul in the Disciples of Christ Church in Iowa City, where she was a member since 1947. They were married for over 66 years.
Her life journey was marked by love, compassion, and unwavering faith in God. Janet was a homemaker that gave heartfelt love to all three children: Alan (Kathy), Jane (Rob), and Gail (Kirk); her nine grandchildren Shannon, Chris, Becca, Alli, Molly, Andrew, Gretchen, Grant and Sarah; and her 10 great-grandchildren, Theo, Freddie, Addie, Finley, Theodore, Ophelia, Charlotte, Peter, Gracie, and Phoebe, with two more on the way, including Lucy Janet. She loved celebrating their accomplishments and many times relished a shopping trip uptown with them just because they visited.
Janet was loved dearly for her humor and wittiness which continued to make us laugh even in her last days. Janet had a very natural way of making a personal connection with others immediately and never being judgmental. She was very genuine and caring and always had time to listen to others’ concerns. She was an active member of Chapter JF of the PEO Sisterhood.
Janet drew great satisfaction and contentment by spending time on their screened porch overlooking the lake where she cherished conversations with her children, neighbors and her life-long friends. She enjoyed tending to her plants, sending greeting cards, and vacationing. Fourth of July was a favorite holiday when all the family came to visit each year.
Janet is survived by her devoted husband, Paul; her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her brother, Rob (Pat), and numerous other family members.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents, and a nephew, Steven Wikel.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at the First Christian Church in Coralville. A private family burial has been scheduled at Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to First Christian Church of Coralville, Solon Nursing Care Center, St. Croix Hospice, or the charity of your choice. To share a thought, memory or condolence, please visit Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website @ www.gayandciha.com.
