James Edward Bermel's obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2025 in Muscatine, Iowa

James Edward Bermel

July 21, 1944 - October 10, 2025 (81 years old)

Muscatine, Iowa

James Edward Bermel's obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2025 in Muscatine, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home

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James Edward Bermel

July 21, 1944 - October 10, 2025 (81 years old)

Muscatine, Iowa

James Edward Bermel Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Edward Bermel (Muscatine, Iowa), who passed away at the age of 81, on October 10, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Edward Bermel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank E. Bermel and Cleo L. Carter Bermel; and his brother Dennis Bermel. He is survived by: his wife Susan Fifer; his sons, Jesse Bermel (Ashley) and Jason Bermel; his grandchildren, Wynnie and Evie Bermel; and his siblings, Janet Derksen (John) and Ronald Bermel (Deb).

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home (1931 Houser St, Muscatine, IA 52761). A rosary will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Mary and Mathias ChurchMary and Mathias Church (215 W 8th St, Muscatine, IA 52761).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's, St. Mary's Cemetery, and Ss.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home



Thu

Oct 16

Visitation

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home
1931 Houser St, Muscatine, IA 52761

Thu

Oct 16

Rosary

6:00 PM

Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home
1931 Houser St, Muscatine, IA 52761

Fri

Oct 17

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM

Mary and Mathias ChurchMary and Mathias Church
215 W 8th St, Muscatine, IA 52761

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