LaVern 'Vern' H. Mueller
December 15, 1941 - March 25, 2012
Obituary
MADISON- LaVern “Vern” H. Mueller, age 70, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Meriter Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on Dec. 15, 1941 in Fond du Lac, the son of Irvin and Vera (Jannusch) Mueller. Vern served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He worked at Forest Products and owned Mueller Property Services. Vern also worked at First Congregational Church. He loved to go camping and traveling. Vern enjoyed spending his time quilting and machine embroidery and golfing. He is survived by his partner, Janet Koivisto; children, Melanie (Gregory) Bartels and Stephanie (Paul Johnson) Mueller; grandchildren, Emilie and Alivia Bartels and Brighton Mueller; sisters, Delores Pitas; brother, Melvin (Betty) Mueller; sister-in-law, Dolores Mueller; and many nieces and nephew. Vern was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Mueller in 2005; and brothers, Forest Mueller and Earl Mueller. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the time of service on Tuesday. Memorials may be made in Vern’s name to the American Cancer Society. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Meriter 8 Atrium and Carbone Cancer Center and also Laurie Sanford for all the care they gave Vern. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, partner and friend. He will be deeply missed.
Memorials may be made in Vern’s name to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the time of service on Tuesday.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, March 27, 2012.
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Maribeth Weier
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Janet, Melanie, Greg and girls, Stephanie & Brighton,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Melanie & Stephanie, your Dad was a very likable guy...from the 1st campout that I attended with John, he always made me feel welcome, I enjoyed his somewhat off-handed humor, and the 'tours of the countryside' (a.k.a getting lost on the backroads) when him, Janet, John & myself took off on Saturday morning's during camping weekends! Somehow, he always made it look like he knew exactly where he was going! Treasure the memories you two, hold them close to your hearts, share them with your children and grandchildren someday.
Janet...I am sorry for your loss. It is not often that two people can find a love & true friendship like yours & Vern's. It may seem like only a few years that you had together, but what beautiful times you had and the memories you made together!
Vern was a good friend, and the times we all shared will always be remembered.
Take care & God bless to all of you....
Maribeth
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Ellyn
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Melanie, Stephanie and Janet,
You have my deepest sympathies in the death of your father and partner. Vern was a special person and he will be missed by all. His humor will be missed at many a campfire this year. WCA has truly lost a great friend.
Ellyn, FDL Lighthouse Campers
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Kerry Neuenschwander
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My deepest sympathies on the loss of Vern. He will be greatly missed in WCA. May he be an inspiration to all in the organization to volunteer with a smile.
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Randy Deering
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Mel & Greg,
I'm sorry I didn't hear about Verns passing in time to make the visitation or funeral.
Vern will be truly missed.
Randy
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Bonnie McCloskey
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Melanie and family - my sympathy to you on the loss of your father. I worked with your dad (and you) at both the Concourse Hotel and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. I remember how much he enjoyed going camping and spending time with his family. May all your memories be good one.
Bonnie McCloskey