John Edward Mueller
John Edward Mueller, 63 Buena Vista, died at his home Dec. 26, 2004. He was born Oct. 9, 1941, in Sheboygan, Wis., to Edward and Helen Kay Mueller.
He married Daryell Prentice Sept. 15, 1962, in the Methodist Church in Central City. They celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary.
Mr. Mueller enjoyed time with his family, hunting, fishing, shooting and the outdoors. He spent many hours watching and cheering on his grandchildren and especially loved teaching them to shoot.
He was a member of the Buena Vista Sportsman’s Club and served as treasurer. He spent many hours at the shooting range, recently began competitive shooting with the N.B.R.S.A. and did well at his first state competition.
He retired in May 2004 after 33 years with the Chaffee County road and bridge crew. He also worked for Pelino Excavation.
He was responsible for opening Cottonwood Pass for many years, a job he loved and of which he was proud. Plowing snow was his favorite part of his work.
He is survived by his wife, C. Daryell Mueller, Buena Vista; daughters, Shelly (Shawn) Williams, Buena Vista; Julie (Vern) Plackner, Buena Vista and Brenda (Doug) Troudt, Buena Vista; sisters, Phyllis (Gerald) Addyman, Buena Vista; Gail Murry, Arvada; Christine (Don) Mueller, Central City; Anna Calvert, Black Hawk and Rose Marie (Mike) Dougherty, Black Hawk; brother, Bill (Carolyn) Mueller, Arvada and grandchildren, William and Kelsie Plackner; Cody and Rylie Troudt and Josh Williams, all of Buena Vista.
Mr. Mueller was preceded in death by his brother, Justin, and grandchildren, Justin, Jenna and Taylor.
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