Richard "Dick" Mueller

Richard "Dick" Mueller

Age 88 of White Bear Lake

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa, & Great Grandpa

Passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2025. Dick was born in St. Paul on Christmas Eve of 1936. He was a proud graduate of Harding High School, where he created friendships that lasted through the end of his life and where he met his lifelong sweetheart, Donna. Dick & Donna were married for over 69 years, raising five children together. Dick's biggest reward in life was his family; his biggest heartache was burying two of his children. Despite this, Dick was always strong and resilient and was known for his great sense of humor.

Dick was proud of his St. Paul roots and was actively involved in his community. He was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in St. Paul. He was active in the Scouts when his boys were growing up, the President of the St. Paul Jaycees, the Secretary of the St. Paul Club, a member of the St. Paul Minutemen, and active in the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Dick worked for Northwestern Bell for his whole career until taking an early retirement.

Dick & Donna opened the Original Deep Fried Cheese Curds at the State Fair in 1975, and operated it for over 40 years. Every year was a great reunion of their family & friends as they fried cheese curds for the Great Minnesota Get Together. Dick was a member of Keller Golf Club for over 50 years and a member of Indian Hills Golf Club for over 20 years. He also enjoyed betting on the horses at Running Aces and Canterbury with his buddies. Dick & Donna enjoyed traveling, spending winters in Mesa, AZ with a whole network of Minnesota friends. Dick made many lifelong friendships through all his involvement in the St. Paul community and beyond -- he cherished spending time with his many friends and his family.

Preceded in death by parents, Paul & Eva Mueller; daughter, Lynn Nasseff; son, Paul Mueller; son-in-law, Mark Pieper; and brother, Harry Mueller.

Survived by loving wife, Donna Mueller; children, Mark (Paula) Mueller, Dianne Pieper, and Tom (Art Punyko) Mueller; son-in-law, Tony Nasseff; grandchildren, Matt (Lawrence), Steph (Amos), Joe (DuXue), Alex, Andrea, Sarah, and Dana (Chris); great grandchildren, Oscar, Vivian, Maja, Franklin, Dominic, Benny, Teddy, and Markie; sister-in-law, Betty Mueller; and his nieces & nephews.

Visitation Wednesday, January 15 from 4-7PM at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. Memorial Service 10:30AM Thursday, January 16 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 765 Margaret St., St. Paul, with visitation starting at 9:30AM at the church. He will be laid to rest at Elmhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to donor's choice in memory of Dick.