Robert Lewis Mueller Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert Lewis Mueller, age 70, of Knoxville passed away Sunday evening August 31, 2014 at his home in Knoxville. Robert was born on August 4, 1944 Burlington, Iowa the son of Elmer LeRoy and Florence Beulah (Harding) Mueller. Robert graduated from Burlington High School. After high school Robert served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1968. Robert worked for several years and retired from the Pella Corporation. He enjoyed fishing, bingo, camping and mushroom hunting. On August 13, 1994 in Knoxville, Iowa, Robert and Carolyn Louise Roland were united in marriage. They shared almost 19 years of marriage before Carolyn’s passing on March 6, 2013. Robert is survived by daughter Gail Hernandez of LaPorte, IN; two stepsons, Mike (Lori) Thomas of Sachse, TX, and Terry (Regina) Thomas of Irving, TX; one stepdaughter Lisa Carter of Knoxville; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Robert is also survived by his two sisters, Sandra Mueller and Karen Williams. He was preceded by his parents and his wife Carolyn Mueller. Robert’s wishes were to be cremated and buried next to his wife Carolyn at Ridlen Cemetery of rural Knoxville. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Marion County Humane Society. Condolences may be sent to www.winfieldfh.com. The Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville is assisting Robert’s family with arrangements.

Robert Lewis Mueller

August 4, 1944 - August 31, 2014