In Loving Memory
A private funeral will be held in Des Moines, Iowa for 87-year-old Harry J. Mooney of Sainte Genevieve, Mo., who passed away September 2, 2025.
He was born August 26, 1938, son of Harry J. Mooney and Dorothy (McGuire) Mooney, who both preceded him in death.
He married Nancy K. (Johnson) Mooney, the love of his life on July 2, 1966. They were married 50 years.
He is survived by a daughter: Michelle Reed (favorite daughter), Claudia Mooney Elizabeth (John Williams) Ewing; grandchildren: Alex Ewing, Justin (Kimberly) Ewing, Nicholas Mooney, Caleb Reed, Tresten Mooney, Alec Mooney, Casey (Joey) Davis, Curtis Burke and Brayden Praska; and great grandchildren: Blair Mooney, Ryder Mooney, Maddie Mooney, Everleigh Mooney and Millie Ewing
He is also preceded in death by a son: Jon Mooney and a brother: Dennis Mooney.
Harry taught at Valle Catholic School for 25 years.
In his retirement he often spoke about his students and the things they did that made him laugh.
Harry, both in his career and retirement, never stopped teaching history, his second greatest passion behind his beloved Nancy.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com