Judith Ann Haemker Muelleman

Judith Ann Haemker Muelleman, age 67 of Kodak, Tennessee, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010. Judith was born and raised in Palatine, Illinois and moved to Sevier County in 1996. She was a very giving and loving person who enjoyed entertaining guests with her latest gourmet meal. She was respected by the employees at Smoky Mountain Knife Works from which she retired in 2008 as a manager. Judith was a member of (AA) Alcoholics Anonymous and was proud to have 24 years of sobriety. She was also a member of the United Lutheran Church in Palatine, Illinois where she was baptized. Ms. Muelleman was preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Ruth Haemker and sisters Joann Haemker and Janet Broderick. Survivors include son Norman Muelleman and wife Lisa; lifelong friend Roberta Lessner; granddaughter Emily Kleier; sister Jacquelyn Broderick; brother Robert Haemker; numerous friends and extended family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-1942. The family will receive friends 4:30-6:30 PM Thursday with a memorial service to follow at 6:30 PM in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)