Anna Mueller

Anna Maria "Marianne" Mueller, 75, died on Oct. 21, 2010, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family.

She was born in Russelsheim, Germany, on June 19, 1935, a daughter of Wilhelm and Otilia Riebler.

Marianne is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Oskar Mueller; her daughter, Annette Gibson, and her husband, Wilford; son, Dr. Christopher Mueller, and his wife, Lane; and grandchildren: Grace, David, and Audrey Gibson, and Abby and Megan Mueller, all of Virginia Beach, Va.

Marianne attended school in Germany, where she graduated at the top of her class. After marrying in Germany, she and her husband moved to the United States. They settled in Pennsylvania, where they lived until 2004. After retirement, they relocated to Virginia to be closer to family.

In Pennsylvania, Marianne was employed at the Reading Rehabilitation Hospital as a cook. Although she was very respected by her coworkers, her life always centered on her family. She provided them with love, caring, support and many wonderful family dinners. She found her greatest joy among her grandchildren.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Family with Fr. Joseph Slattery officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorial donations in her name may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Food Pantry of Church of the Holy Family. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses who provided her care during her difficult battle with illness. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, Va., Great Neck Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.