Paul W. Mueller, 88, passed peacefully to heaven on November 25, 2023.
He was born in Springfield, IL on March 22, 1935 to the late Paul A. and Rose M. Mueller (nee Fohl).
Paul attended St. Joseph and Cathedral Boys Schools in Springfield, then served in the Military Police in the 3rd Infantry Division of the US Army in Germany from 1957 to 1959. After marrying Judith G. Mueller (nee Zehner) on June 11, 1960, the couple lived in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Springfield and raised their family Marty (Carolyn), Linda, Paul R. (Lisa), and the late Teresa (Scott Kovacic). Paul worked as a supervisor at the U.S. Postal Service for 34 ½ years, was faith-filled and active at St. Joseph Church, enjoyed photography, gardening, pinochle, genealogy and traveling.
Cherished grandfather of Zachary Citrone (Ellie), Miranda Citrone, Elias Citrone, the late Christine Mueller, and Lauren Mueller. Step grandfather of Eric and Holly Fair. Dear great-grandfather of Arabella Freeman.
Paul is preceded in death by his parents, wife Judy, his sister Rita and brothers, James and Robert.
Visitation at 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at St. Joseph Church, 1345 North Sixth Street, Springfield.
Interment will take place at Camp Butler National Cemetery, immediate family only on December 4, 2023.
A celebration of Paul & Judy’s life will be held after the Funeral Mass.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Teresa Mueller Memorial Scholarship at HSHS St. John’s Foundation, the Multiple Sclerosis Association or St. Joseph Church.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL.
