Ella Mueller

Ella Mueller

September 05, 1923 - March 30, 2022

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Ella L. Mueller, 98, of Belmont, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at the Peace Lutheran Church, Belmont. Pastor Jen Johnson will officiate. Burial will be at the Belmont Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is assisting the family. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Ella L. Mueller was born on September 5, 1923, in the Elk Grove township southwest of Belmont, the youngest daughter of John and Dora (LaHann) Kracke. On December 21, 1943, she was married to Elmer L. Mueller. Ella graduated from Belmont High School, and after marriage she enjoyed traveling with Elmer to his US Navy stations in Washington, DC and Seattle, WA. She and Elmer raised their children on their family farm on Truman Road east of Belmont. Ella was always by Elmer's side helping in the barn and assisting with field work, along with cooking, baking and summer gardening and canning. Her family and other lucky recipients remember the joys of her baking: cinnamon rolls, cream puffs, orange cookies “BIG” cookies (molasses), caramels and popcorn balls, to name a few. She was the best cook, you never left hungry from her home! Ella and Elmer retired from farming, moving to Belmont in 1974. Once retired, she was employed at Knebel's Processing Plant in Belmont and then volunteered with the Belmont Senior Center meals. She was a lifelong member of Peace Lutheran Church in Belmont and enjoyed being involved with her church as a Sunday school teacher for many years, altar committee member and quilter. She loved the company of family and friends and was always ready for a good game of cards.

She is survived by one son John (Elena) Mueller of Scottsdale, AZ; three daughters: Perdy (Charles) Hillery of Belleville, WI; Kim (Michael) Abing of Fennimore, WI; and Dawn (Randy) Jenny of Platteville, WI; ten grandchildren: John “Hank” Mueller, Amy (Matthew) Tompkins, Luke (Sarah) Mueller, Adam Mueller, Kristin Hillery, Keri (Daniel) Shirley, Sabrina (Cody) Malone, Natasha (Brett) Klais, Page (Patrick) Leahy and Faye (Stuart) Engelke; twelve great-granddaughters and eight great-grandsons. She was proceeded in death by her parents, sister and brother-in-law Edna (Thomas) Skattum, brothers and sisters-in-law William (Elva) Kracke, Herbert (Vivian) Kracke and Raymond (Delores) Kracke; an infant grandson Matthew Mueller and brothers and sisters-in-law Hazel Mueller, Mabel (Herbert) Heins, Marie (Walter) Nicholas and William Mueller.

 

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Peggy Elwell
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I had the honor of caring for Ella at Park Place. One of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. So kind and not complaining about anything. I was blessed to help her with her cares. She will be missed. Love you Ella
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Robert Holtz
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To John, Perdy, Kim and Dawn, Sending our heartfelt sympathy. I have such wonderful memories of your Mom, as I always felt so welcome when I came to spend time with Perdy. She was such a wonderful cook, I remember how she made a whole roast beef dinner and I joined your family as we ate our meal, in the park on the fair grounds, during the Lafayette County Fair. She taught our 4H group how to make those yummy cream puffs. We were so fortunate to grow up with loving parents and grounded in a community that looked out for all of us. Blessings to each of you during this difficult time.
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All Our Love..The Oster Family
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In Loving Memory of Ella L. Mueller, In loving memory of a wonderful person who will be loved and missed always. May the roots of this new tree resemble the roots planted within all of your family. A Sympathy Gift of Single Tree has been Planted In Loving Memory of Ella L. Mueller courtesy of All Our Love..The Oster Family.

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