Christopher James Misel
Christopher James Misel was born Feb. 18, 1965, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Donald and Marilyn (Stuck) Misel. He graduated from Amana High School in 1983. His college education included attending the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and graduating from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in graphic design. He later attended and graduated from Kirkwood Community College as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Chris was united in marriage to Jan Henschen on June 9, 1990, in Garner. They lived in Solon for the last 28 years. Chris owned and operated Home Instead Senior Care from 2000 to 2007. He was an Eagle Scout, served in Army Reserves, was a volunteer firefighter and EMT, and a member of the Solon United Methodist Church in Solon, the Iowa City Lions Club and Iowa City Chamber of Commerce. He was an avid lover of cooking, the outdoors and traveling. Chris passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his home, at the age of 56.
He is survived by his wife Jan, of Solon; two daughters, Kara (Cody) Wuchter, of Solon, and Katy (Michael) Kline, of North Liberty; his father Donald Misel and a sister Kim (George) Scott. He was preceded in death by his mother. Chris was a friend to all and will be missed by very many.
Celebration of Life Memorial Service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 6, at the Solon United Methodist Church. Visitation was Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the church. The service was live streamed on Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at www.powellfuneralhomes.com. The Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg is caring for Chris and his family.