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.

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