Ralph E. Mueller

Mueller Ralph E., 81, of Vero Beach, FL, died Jan. 22, 2002 at Indian River Estates Medical Center after a prolonged illness. He was born Jan. 30, 1920 in New Glarus, WI and moved to Vero Beach in 1970 from Mpls. Mr. Mueller was the owner of a management consulting firm, Keith-Stevens, Inc., Mpls, MN and Springhill Orchards, Bayfield, WI for 30 years. Prior to that, he was employed at National Presto Industries in Eau Claire, WI. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Bonnie Mueller of Vero Beach, FL; sons, John K. Mueller of Seattle, WA and Christopher S. Mueller of Vonore, TN; 2 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 4 pm Sunday at Indian River Estates West Chapel, with Donn Littlefield officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritan Fund, 375 Morris Rd., West Point, PA 19486 or to the VNA/Hospice in your area, in memory of Mr. Mueller. Arr. by Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach, FL.

Published on January 25, 2002