In Loving Memory of Herbert Richard Mueller (98) of Bensenville, IL, formerly of Bartlett and Elmhurst, IL.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Herbert (Herb), a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who peacefully departed this life to be with our Lord on January 27, 2025.
Herb was born October 8, 1926, to Edwin Richard Mueller and Emma Marie (Klose Schmidt) Mueller. Herb is predeceased by 5 brothers and 1 sister. He grew up and lived in Elmhurst, IL, and graduated from York High School. At 18 years of age, he joined the army and was with the Sixth Div., 20th Infantry in the Philippians and then served in Korea as a Corporal Squad Leader. He then joined the First M.P. Ryukyu in Okinawa Japan and served as a head of a road guard on the China and Pacific Seas. Herbert was a WWII veteran who served two terms.
Herb raised his family in Elmhurst, IL where he lived for 46 years before living in Bartlett, IL for 17 years. Herb was the beloved husband of his late wife, Lois (Sherman) Mueller. Loving father of late daughters Sharon Mueller and Denise (Doug) Erzinger and of late granddaughter, Jordyn Mueller.
He is survived by his sister, May Marie White, daughter Debra (David) Potts, and son David (Leanne) Mueller, and is a dear grandfather of 8, great-grandfather of 5 and great-great-grandfather of 4 as well as Uncle to many.
In past times, Herb loved to dance and loved the old-time country music. Herb enjoyed fishing on Papakeeche Lake, IN and relaxing in his lake house. He loved to reel in the “big” bass. He was also very artistic, both in sketching and word working. He was the family’s go to handyman who was always there to lend a hand. He carried all the wisdom he developed while at work as a Sheet Metal Worker with Local Union 265. He was a proud union man of his trade for 70+ years, and was known as Herbie. Herb loved working outdoors and kept a pristine lawn, perfectly groomed bushes and hedges as well as helping to tend to the flowers his wife, Lois planted. He had a love of trees and birds. He could whistle the tune of most birds and actually had them circling around his house confused and looking for a mate.
Above all, Herbert was a man of family. He was a devoted father and grandfather whose love and guidance shaped generations. Whether sharing his skills, whistling a tune, drawing multiple sketches or simply telling stories of the past, he left an indelible mark on those who had the privilege of knowing him. Herb was a long-time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, IL. He was a man of faith and knew exactly where his eternal home would be.
Herbert will be dearly missed by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren as well as many friends, co-workers, and other loved ones who cherished his wisdom, humor, love, and warmth.
Rest easy, Herbert, under the shade of the trees you loved so well. Your songs and spirit will echo in our hearts forever.
Visitation was February 2, 2025 and Funeral Service was February 3, 2025.
Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst.
There will be a live stream of the service. The Link is: youtube.com\@immanuelelmhurst\streams
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