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Mueller

In Loving Memory

Mueller, Edwin J.

January 18, 1956 - September 29, 2023

Edwin Mueller, 67, of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away on September 29, 2023. Ed is survived by his beloved wife, Lora (nee Vogel) Mueller, his two sons, Chad and Lance Mueller, his brothers, Henry and Bill Mueller, his cousins, including Margie Thompson and Pat Sakitis, and his wonderful nieces and nephews.

Ed was born on January 18, 1956, to parents Henry and Laverne Mueller in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a true St. Louis native and arguably knew the city better than Google Maps. He went to elementary school at St. Anthony’s parish, graduated from Kirkwood High School, and studied business at University of Missouri. Using the knowledge he gained in business school, he went on to start multiple companies, including a compressor business, a home milk delivery business (which he later sold to Laesch Dairy and has now become a part of Oberweis), and Ed Mueller Sign & Graphics Company. Ed also drove a school bus in his later years.

In 1992, Ed met Lora, and the rest was history – they married that same year. He was a loving husband to Lora and a devoted father to their two sons, Chad and Lance. He loved watching his sons compete in athletics and never missed an event. To his family, he was a superhero who took on any problem they had as his own and who lived not for himself, but for others. His guidance, wisdom, and unwavering love will forever resonate in their lives.

Anyone who knew Ed knew that he did things “his way” – and more often than not, that way was the best way. He was a true “Renaissance soul,” gifted in the arts of gardening, mechanics, and the world of signs and graphics. Whatever project he decided to put his mind to, he figured out how to accomplish it, and he somehow made complex tasks seem simple. Through the gardens he tended, the engines he mended, and the widely varied projects he crafted, he shared his passion for life and learning with those around him. His legacy is not only in the tangible creations he left behind, but also in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have him in their lives. For his family and loved ones, he was never more than a phone call away to act as a sounding board, to offer valuable advice, or to simply listen and laugh. Many family and friends recall his wit and ability to lighten the mood in any situation. His assuredness and ability to problem-solve were a comfort to everyone he cared for.

May Ed Mueller rest in eternal peace, knowing that his impact will continue to be felt through the memories and talents he generously shared with the world. He will be dearly missed, but his spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved him.

Services: Visitation is on Thursday, October 5th from 4:00-8:00pm at Kutis Funeral Home (10151 Gravois, St. Louis, MO 63123). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 6th at 11:30am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (3140 Meramec St, St. Louis, MO 63118).

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8 thoughts on “Mueller, Edwin J.”

  1. Lora I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear husband and the boys father. Know that you and your sons are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  2. Dear Lora, Chad and Lance we’re so deeply sorry for your loss. May his soul find eternal peace, and his memory forever be a blessing. We will be thinking of you.

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  3. I am so sorry to learn of your husband’s passing. Ed sounds like an incredible person and I pray your memories of him sustain you as you and your boys grieve his loss.

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