Walter M. “Wally” Mueller, age 89, of Clintonville, formerly of Bonduel, went to our Savior and Lord on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Born on November 15, 1929 in Shawano, Wally was the youngest of six children born to the late Herman and Martha (Luepker) Mueller. Wally married the love of his life, Miriam Carol “Mim” Keuer, on a -30 degree day on February 3, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. Wally farmed in Shawano County his entire life. He was a pioneer in the local farming industry as he was the first farmer in the county to install an automatic milking parlor in his barn in 1959. Wally was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel where he held many congregational positions over the years. He was a long time basketball coach at St. Paul Lutheran School, moving on to refereeing both boys and girls basketball games as well as umpiring baseball and softball games. Wally was an active member of the local community serving on various boards and committees. He loved to play pinochle with the “pinochle group”, watch reruns of the old time comedy shows, and watch all of the Bonduel sports programs. He attended many Badger, Packer, and Brewer games throughout his life and he rarely missed a game on TV. He had a strong faith in God and was looking forward to spending eternal life in heaven with Mim.
Walter is survived by: six children, David (Helene) Mueller of Massachusetts, Jeffrey Mueller of Shawano, James “Ace” Mueller of Shawano, Kathy (Steve Calhoun) Mueller of Illinois, Steve “Jake” Mueller of Colorado, and Lisa (Danny) Otto of Shawano; eight grandchildren, Rikki Mueller, Jesse (Sacia) Mueller, Miller Calhoun, Maddie Mueller, Ben Mueller, Frances Mueller, Jennifer Hottenstine, and Chelsea Hottenstine; great grandchildren, Jesse Mueller, Jr., Kavion Franklin, and Gaven Vance. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mim, an infant son Danny, his parents, four sisters, and one brother.
A funeral service for Walter will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, January 21, 2019 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with Rev. Timothy Shoup officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm and again on Monday from 9:30 until the time of the service.
Wally’s family’s would like to thank Michell Czarapata, the staff at Meadow View Assisted Living in Bonduel, and Dr. Mindy Frimodig for the loving care and support provided to Dad over the past several years. Also a sincere thank you and much gratitude to both ThedaCare at Home Hospice and The Pines nursing staff and administration for the exceptional care, love and support provided to Wally and his family this past month. Your love and support will never be forgotten.
