Victor Main
on 06/27/2023 at 5:20 am
My condolences to Don’s family. Will miss his visits at shop.
ReplyDonald J. Mueller
Donald J. Mueller, 92, of New Athens, IL, born October 12, 1930, in Prairie Du Long Twp. IL, passed away on Saturday June 24, 2023, at the Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL. Don was a US Air Force veteran serving in the Korean War. Afterwards, he continued his education and training in service to our country as a teacher and instructor with the US Navy and the Dept. of the Interior. He finally returned to his hometown after retiring in 1985 having spent 32 years in Federal Service. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens, the New Athens Lions Club, the New Athens Historical Society, Freeburg Masons, Shriners, St.
Libory American Legion Post and the Broad Hollow Grange. He enjoyed playing bridge and pinochle and gardening. He loved traveling, visiting all 50 states and 20 countries and particularly enjoyed taking cruises.
Don was preceded in death by his parents – Edgar and Clara (Schulz) Mueller, his beloved wife of 58 year – Phyllis S. (Smith) Mueller and infant son – Christian Mueller.
Surviving are his brother – Robert L. Mueller, nieces – Marlene (Terry Florek) Mueller, Kathy (Ralph) Eckart, sister-in-law – Elaine (Howard), nee Smith, Mayr-Seifert, nephews; Frank “Bud” (Lori) Mayr, James (Michelle) Mayr, Thomas (Vicki) Mayr and William (Susan) Mayr. He is also survived by extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to be made to St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens.
In keeping with Mr. Mueller’s wishes, cremation is to take place.
Visitation: Friends and family will be gathering from 9 – 11 a.m. on Friday July 7, 2023, at St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens, IL
Memorial Services: Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday July 7, 2023, at St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens, IL with Rev. Dr. Robert Koch officiating. Private interment of Donald’s cremains will take place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at a later date.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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Thomas Mayr on 06/30/2023 at 5:05 pm
While I am sure that my Uncle Don carried his share of sorrow, concern and even a grudge or two; he mostly held his burdens close to his chest. Indeed I remember him as an intelligent, quirky, and eccentric person who was always telling stories and jokes to entertain other people.
Then occasionally he would manage to sneak into my private space and I would find myself knee-to-knee or shoulder-to-shoulder. He would put a hand in my back, lower his voice and in a serious tone say …. “Now Tom ….. “. That’s when I knew I was about to receive some good intentioned Uncle Don coaching. I’ll miss that.
Among other things, He also took me to my first Major League Baseball game – the Chicago White Soxs vs the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.
He was a one of a kind.
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Thomas Mayr on 06/30/2023 at 5:23 pm
That should say Chicago Cubs – not White Soxs. Duh!
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While I am sure that my Uncle Don carried his share of sorrow, concern and even a grudge or two; he mostly held his burdens close to his chest. Indeed I remember him as an intelligent, quirky, and eccentric person who was always telling stories and jokes to entertain other people.
Then occasionally he would manage to sneak into my private space and I would find myself knee-to-knee or shoulder-to-shoulder. He would put a hand in my back, lower his voice and in a serious tone say …. “Now Tom ….. “. That’s when I knew I was about to receive some good intentioned Uncle Don coaching. I’ll miss that.
Among other things, He also took me to my first Major League Baseball game – the Chicago White Soxs vs the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.
He was a one of a kind.
That should say Chicago Cubs – not White Soxs. Duh!
My condolences to Don’s family. Will miss his visits at shop.