Donald Bernard Mueller, 78, of West Burlington, died Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born April 28, 1943, in Fort Madison, he was the son of Alfred "Butch" and Mary Ellen Ford Mueller. On Nov. 18, 1983, he married Mitzi Mitchell in Fort Madison.
He began his employment working for his father at Mueller Welding & Fabrication in St. Paul. He then worked for Anchor Metals and finally for General Electric until retiring after 34 years.
He was of the Catholic faith. At the age of 14, he graduated eighth grade at St. James School in St. Paul and moved out on his own. He was a member of a van club and street rod clubs.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Tim Mueller and Bob Mueller, both of Pensacola, Fla., and Shawn Mathew of New London; one sister, Betty Boughton of Burlington; three brothers, Darrell Mueller of Fort Madison, Frank Mueller of West Point, and Mike Mueller of Burlington; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory following the visitation.
Visitation will be from 12 until 6:30 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 5 until 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.
The memorial service for Mr. Mueller will be 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Sister Elyn Holton-Dean officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for PAWS Animal Shelter, Fort Madison.