Caledonia- Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Mueller, 63, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 30, 2010. Beth was born in Milwaukee on November 17, 1946 and graduated from Wauwatosa East High School in 1964. On January 16, 1965, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Robert R. Mueller, Sr. They moved to Racine in 1977. Beth was an accomplished and tireless homemaker who loved nothing more than taking care of her family. She was a spectacular seamstress and phenomenal baker – with her scrumptious apple and pecan pies being her trademark specialty. Surviving are her loving husband of 45 years, Robert Sr.; their sons, Robert R. (Kathleen) Mueller, Jr. and William (Joanne) Mueller; mother, Geneva Jacobs; grandchildren, Samantha, Christopher, Brittany and Peyton Mueller; Steven Mueller, Karin (Mike) Kirchmeier, Danielle (Adam) Lopez, Michael (Katie) Jonsson, Sr.; great-grandchildren, Paige LaMacchia, Jillian Kirchmeier; Nicolas, Mia and Elena Lopez; Josephine Jonsson and Michael Jonsson, Jr.; sister, Pam Gannigan; brothers-in-law, Russ (Sue) Mueller and Mike (Karen) Mueller; sisters-in-law, Mary Megna and Janet Mueller; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name. Beth was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Jacobs; Bob’s parents, Wiro and Helen Mueller; brothers-in-law, Terry Gannigan, Phil Megna and Joel Mueller; and sister-in-law, Judy Mueller.
A memorial service celebrating Beth’s life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 5:30 pm with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. A reception will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. In memory of Beth, memorials to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin has been suggested.
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