David Mueller Obituary

CHESTER - David Lee Mueller, 60, passed away at 8:55 a.m. Friday, May 1, 2009, in Memorial Hospital of Chester.

He was born to the late Harold B. and Anita (nee Welch) Mueller on Dec. 15, 1948, in Red Bud.

He married Patricia L. Hindman on Oct. 29, 1994, in Chester. She survives.

He had been a teacher at Menard Correctional Center in Chester. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Chester and Methodist Men's Club. He dedicated his life to Chester Masonic Lodge No. 72 AF and AM, where he served as master twice. David was a member and past Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge 1629 in Chester. He was also a member of the Randolph County Shrine and Ainad Shrine, Swords of Bunker Hill and Keystone Kops with Shriners. He sponsored many children to the Shriners Hospital for free help. He sang in the Methodist, Presbyterian and Catholic Church Choirs. He also played the tuba in the Chester Muny Band.

Survivors include his wife, Patty Mueller of Chester; five children, Deanna Degitz of Ballwin, Mo., Jeana (Doug) Murphy of E. Carondelet, Patrick (Corie) Mueller of Chester, Jeremy Fernow of Chester and Sarah Jane Mueller of Chester; one sister, Patricia (Terry) Kueker of Chester; 11 grandchildren, Austin, Caleb and Hayden Degitz, Noah, David and Aden Clark, Liam and Taylor Murphy, and Logan, Koda and Payton Mueller.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael David Mueller; and one brother, Philip Mueller.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2009, in Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home in Chester, with Father Gene Wojcik officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Chester. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Masonic services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children or Randolph County Humane Society.

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Published by The Southern Illinoisan from May 2 to May 3, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for David Mueller

9 Entries

Susie Beckman

May 12, 2009

Patty,

I am so sorry for your loss, there are no words that can ease the pain...but God... Only He can ease the grief.

May God grant you the peace that only He can and the comfort of knowing that we love you and bless you and your family.

Patti Singer

May 6, 2009

Patty,
I was so sorry to hear about the David, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
God Bless

Alicia Wach

May 3, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Mary West

May 3, 2009

Patty and family, I was saddened to hear of David's sudden passing. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through the next few days. I hope the prayers and love of your family and friends will comfort you in this time of loss.

ROBERT CLARK

May 3, 2009

patty&family my prayers are with you all...

Debbie Steele

May 2, 2009

Patty & family, You have my deepest sympathy. Know that our thoughts and prayer are with you.

Karen Harper

May 2, 2009

Patty and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about David. He was a very nice man who had a caring heart. He will be sadly missed by all.
-Post Dispatch carrier

Robin Bert

May 2, 2009

Patty & Family - Dave was a great guy - mom and I loved how he loved to sing in the Gospel sings and he always had a smile. He will be missed by many, but he left a wonderful memory and legacy for us all!

Heidi Snyder

May 2, 2009

Our hearts go out to the family, may he rest in peace and have the joy of all the hearts that are with him now. You will be missed by many.

Randolph County Humane Society, Sparta

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