Densel H. Moseman

Densel Herman Moseman, 99, of Wakefield, Nebraska passed away in the Providence Medical Center, Wayne Nebraska after a short illness on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Monday, February 21, 2022 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home, 1431 W 29th Street, South Sioux City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Emerson, Nebraska. Online condolences may be directed to meyerbroschapels.com.

Densel was born on August 13 ,1922, the second son of Herman and Dora Moseman. He was raised in rural Dixon County with his mother, and older brother, Virgil. His father was killed in a farm accident when Densel was five years old. He graduated from Allen High School in 1939. Densel stayed on the farm until he was drafted into WWII in November of 1941. He served with the 612 Engineers Division, as an explosive expert and a caterpillar operator. He was awarded the Bronze Star for retrieving a truck from Utah Beach on D-day, which was loaded with ammunition and explosives. He served in a number of US Army Campaigns in Northern France, the Rinneland and Ardennes “Battle of The Bulge”, meeting the Russians outside of Berlin. After the Germans had surrendered, he was reassigned as part of a landing force headed for Japan. As their ship was leaving the Mediterranean, they were told the war was over. The boat turned and headed for New York City.

Densel was married December 23,1947 to Muriel Jean Dixon. She preceded him in death November 21, 2017. They were married 69 years and 11 months.

Densel worked for the United States Post Office for more than 34 years. He was a Sergeant First Class for the Sioux City 133rd Army National Guard for many years. Because of his tremendous memory, he was able to speak at several schools concerning the WWII. There were several articles in the Sioux City Journal about his experiences. He was also interviewed by the Sioux City TV stations on multiple occasions.

After retiring from the Post Office and Guard, he and Muriel moved back to the farm, and lived there for more than 40 years.

It is exceedingly difficult to say goodbye to someone we loved and cherished, but he was fortunate to have lived an exceptionally long healthy productive life. We should all celebrate his life.