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Private funeral services were held.
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John Henry Mueller, 100, passed away peacefully, at his residence, Pleasant Point Assisted Living, on Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was born in Racine on June 28, 1925, the son of Jacob Sr and Elizabeth (nee: Kah) Mueller
Mr. Mueller attended Racine Schools. He served the country for 14 months with the U.S. Army Air Corps. On September 11, 1948, he was united in marriage to Helen Elizabeth Petro. She preceded him in death on August 26, 1988. Mr. Mueller had been employed by S.C. Johnson and Son for over 39 years. He was a member of the S.C. Johnson 20 Year Club, the J.M.B.A. Mr. Mueller enjoyed fishing, playing cards, was an accomplished carpenter, woodworker and gardener, building and remodeling several homes in the Racine area, including the home he built for his family. He earned his private pilot license using his G.I. Bill.
Surviving are his three sons, Thomas (Deborah) Mueller, of Mt. Pleasant, Joseph (Janet) Mueller, of Dothan, AL., and Michael (Ione)Mueller, of Elkhorn, Wi; eight grandchildren, Jessica (Brent) Sherhag of Las Vegas, NV, Christyn (husband – Nick Staub) Mueller of Muskego, WI, Randy (Jenni) Davidson, of Melbourne, FL, Elizabeth Mueller of Dothan, AL, Ryan (Rebecca) Mueller, of Burlington, WI, Michael (Stephanie) Mueller, of Waterford, WI, Holly (Benjamin) Zimmerman, of Rochester, WI, and Eric Mueller, of Racine, Wi, five great-grandsons, four great-granddaughters and one great-great granddaughter. His nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive him. In addition to his parents and beloved wife, Mr. Mueller was preceded in death by his son Mark Mueller, brothers Jacob (Mildred) Mueller Jr, infant Peter Mueller, and sisters, Eva Schiestle and infant Elizabeth Mueller.
Michael Iwon says
Mike and Tom, I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing. May all of your cherished memories help you through the days ahead.
Christine Petro says
I met John through his second wife, Patricia Petro. He was a delightful man and I loved him from day 1. I have missed his sense of humor and warm smile. May he rest in peace and be reunited with all his loved ones.
Tim Petro says
So sorry to hear that Uncle John passed away. He was always a very pleasant man. My family visited him and my mother often in Racine, Wisconsin and Florida, enjoying their company. We played golf together several times and Uncle John gave me tips on construction projects. I use his recipes to this day for canning dill pickles. God bless him.
Victoria Petro Neely (cousin Vicki Sue) says
I have many memories of Petro family picnics and holiday gathering when I was a child. Uncle John was a favorite and a fun uncle. I have been out of touch with my cousins but send my condolences to my cousins , Tom, Joseph and Michael.