Obituaries

In Memoriam: Former Hartland Resident Dies at Age 67

John Paul Mueller Sr., 67, died December 9, 2013.

John Paul Mueller Sr. 

John Paul Mueller Sr., age 67, died December 9, 2013. He was born on December 27, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to his parents William and Alvina (Lemke) Mueller. On September 25, 1982, in Northville, Michigan, John married the love of his life, Sheila Reece. John was employed by Melody Farms for 18 years, then became self employed and was the owner of Specialty Food Services.

John was a member of the German Park Recreation Club for 26 years and spent 11 years as the president. He was also part of the Schwabien Verein for 20 years. John will be missed by all who knew him.  

John is survived by his wife; daughter, Marlene (Jason) Mead of Webberville; sons, John Mueller, Jr. of South Lyon and Karl of South Lyon. He is also survived by his sister, Marilyn Bellomo and her significant other, Chuck Strickland; four nephews; three nieces; and two grandchildren, Austin and Carter. John is preceded in death by his parents.  

John's family and friends will gather on Thursday, December 12, 2013, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel. John's Healing Farewell will be on Friday, December 13, 2013 at 11 AM, at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Hamburg. Rev. Dr. Evan Gaertner will be officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the Brain Tumor Research Fund at the University of Michigan or St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Please leave a message of comfort to the Mueller family by calling (877) 231-7900 or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com


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