Larry Edward Mueller

Obituary

Larry Edward Mueller was born on May 9, 1948, in Sibley County, Gaylord, Minnesota. He was the son of Edward and Lorraine (Johnson) Mueller. Larry was baptized as an infant on July 1, 1948, by Pastor Campbell and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 12, 1963, by Pastor Hadfield both at United Church of Christ (Congo Church) in Gaylord, Minnesota. He received his education in Gaylord, Minnesota, graduating with the Gaylord High School Class of 1966.

Larry entered active military service in the United States Navy on April 3, 1968, and served his country during the Vietnam War. He received an Honorable Discharge on January 16, 1970.

On October 30, 1971, Larry was united in marriage to Linda Karels by Pastor L. Meyer at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, Minnesota. Larry and Linda made their home in Hamburg. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Stephanie and Nathan. Larry and Linda shared over 42 years of marriage together until Linda passed away on March 28, 2014.

Larry worked as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota, until 2011 when he retired. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg. Larry was also a member of the Manthey-Asmus American Legion Post #433 in Gaylord, DAV and Pheasants Forever. He served on the Hamburg City Council and the Hamburg Fire Department.

Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at his cabin on Leech Lake with his family.

Larry passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at his home in Hamburg, Minnesota, at the age of 71 years, 7 months and 13 days. Blessed be his memory.

Larry is survived by his:
Daughter, Stephanie Williams and her husband, Scott, of Winsted, MN;
Son, Nathan Mueller and his wife, Jennifer, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Alex Williams, Max Mueller, Addison Mueller;
Sister, Sue Tessmer and her husband, Randy, of Gaylord, MN;
Brother, Chuck Mueller and his significant other, Kathy, of Lake Crystal, MN;
Sister-in-law, LaVern Graupman of Hamburg, MN;
Nieces & Nephews, Scott Karels and his wife, Denann,
Jodi Hilgers and her husband, Dan,
Craig Tessmer and his wife, Janna;
Other relatives and many friends.

Larry is preceded in death by his Parents, Edward and Lorraine Mueller; Wife, Linda Mueller.

Memorials preferred.