Birth date: Oct 19, 1920 Death date: Aug 15, 2009
88, of Dallas went to his Lord on Aug. 15, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Zenia; daughters Mary Burns and late husband Jim, Carol Adams and James, Joan Bailey, Joyce Pullen and Curtis; 15 grandchildren, the joy of h Read Obituary
It is a great sadness to hear of the loss of my favorite uncle, my baptismal Godfather, whom I was named for by my father, Ted Mueller. All my love to my Aunt Zenia, and my cousins Mary Pat, Carol, Joan, and Joyce, and their families on our loss. You are all in my prayers.
The sadness I felt when my father, Ted Mueller, called me to inform me of the loss of my favorite Uncle Russell cannot be put into words. I would like to send all my love and prayers to my Aunt Zenia, cousins – Mary, Carol, Joan and Joyce and their families.
The memories I have of running and jumping into my Uncle Russell's arms when he would come to visit us in Cicero will forever be mine. Standing in the front of the balcony at Christ Church between my father Ted and Uncle Russell as they both tried to out do each others vocal. Not to mention going sailing at the Palatine house.
Fond memories: Confirmation from redeemer Lutheran Church and graduate from Redeemer Luth. School in 1935. This was the formation of the 35 er's as this group remained together to this date. My brother is the last survivor of the 35 ers, and there are memories of their get-togethers, even as they grew, married, and continued with their togetherness. My brother, who shares his middle name as my first name were loving family always. Visiting his homes in Mt. prospect for family occasions and his Palitine home with access to the lake and his boat. As I worked at Marshall Fields as "chief Planner" of store planning and design, he usually called me 'the architect'. And later in my life when I was on staff of College of DuPage teaching CAD drafting he bestowed the title of professor on me. My heart is saddened with the loss, but he now has his reward being with his Savior. Rest my brother. You are missed
I met Grandpa Russell for the first time Easter of 2003. I was fortunate enough to find the heart of one of his many wonderful grandchildren, which allowed me to meet such a great and loved man, Mr. Russell Mueller. The first words he said to me were, "You better take care of my granddaughter". I assured him I would, and then he and I began one of the longest conversations I have ever had! We both shared so many similarities which laid the foundation to such an exciting and uplifting conversation. We both liked the waters, and sailing, so he would share with me some of his fondest memories of being captain, of how he would sail his boat on the "waters of glass" as he would call them. He shared with me of the times that he worked on aircraft engines and how intrigued he was by the power and sophistication of the engines in "yesterday's" aviation. He was a man that truly loved life and wasn't afraid to express it. He was always willing to answer questions and always available if you needed him. As you hoist your sails and set your bearing straight to Heaven's pearly gates you will be missed, Brad Smith, Husband of granddaughter Joy Smith, and daughter of Joan Bailey
