Jacob Mueller

Jacob Quentin Mueller "Babe" Munster/Hammond, IN Jacob Quentin Mueller, age 89, of Munster, IN, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away Friday, May 11, 2007. He was born May 24, 1917 to Jacob and Claudia (Schreiber) Mueller and was the youngest of three children. He is survived by his son, David J. (Rita) Mueller; granddaughter, Evaleona Mueller of Austin, TX; nephews: Paul H. (Jane) Mueller of Muncie, IN, Thomas J. (B.L.) Mueller of Savage, MN and Kenneth (Gaynell) Wood of Fredericksburg, MD; niece by marriage, Hasi Mueller of Highland, IN; grand-nieces and nephews: Tammy (John) Wendland, Timothy, Thomas and Michael Mueller; great-great niece, Heather Wendland; and great-great nephew, Johnny Wendland; extended family members: Randy, Zachary and Amanda Taylor and John Vogelgesang. Preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; sister, Mercedes (Wood) Mueller (Sis); and brother, Paul H. Mueller (Bud). Mr. Mueller was born and raised in the family home at the corner of Condit Street and Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN. He attended Hammond Public Schools and graduated from Hammond High School in 1935, competing in football and baseball. J.Q. attended Purdue University from 1936 to 1941 and received a B.S. degree in engineering. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. Mr. Mueller enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII and served on USS North Carolina as a Turret Officer on that battleship in the Pacific Theatre. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant and was nominated for a bronze star. J.Q. married his college sweetheart, Patricia Heuring in Richmond, VA in 1942. Following his discharge from the Navy in 1945, he entered the family business (P.H. Mueller Sons Hardware - Sibley Street, Downtown Hammond) with his father, uncle (Henry) and brother. J.Q. worked in the store full time with his son, David, and daughter-in-law, Rita, until mid-March of this year. In the early 1950's, Babe and his brother built new homes across from each other at the corner of Park and Schreiber Drive in Munster. He had a lifelong interest in gardening and wildlife; and, along with his wife, made his yard in Munster into a peaceful natural setting. Babe was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing at Lake Hills, Woodmar and Briar Ridge. Mr. Mueller had many friends and acquaintances in the community who recognized his genuine concern and interest in everyone his life touched. Friends may meet with the family Wednesday, May 16, 2007 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the McCoy Funeral Chapel, 5713 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN. Funeral services will be private for the family. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Hammond, IN. An expression of sympathy may be given to a favorite charity or nature/wildlife fund. (219) 931-1057.