Ruth O. Mueller

August 12, 1919 - April 26, 2007

Ruth M. Mueller, age 87, of Juneau, died on April 26, 2007, at the Watertown Memorial Hospital.
Friends and family may call on Sunday, April 29, 2007, at the Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM and again on Monday at the Funeral Home from 9:30 AM until 10:30AM. A Closing Service will be held on Monday April 30, 2007, at 10:30 AM at the Murray Funeral Home followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 511 S. Spring St., Beaver Dam. Fr. Carlos Florez will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter”s Cemetery.
The former Ruth Margaret Klas was born on August 12, 1919, in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Ernest and Anna (Gurney) Klas. Ruth was a graduate of the Beaver Dam High School. On June 16, 1945, she was united in marriage to Harold Kapelle. He preceded her in death on July 28, 1969. On June 9, 1978, she was united in marriage to Eugene Mueller. Ruth is a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish and was a past member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Juneau and its Christian Women. She was a member of the Senior Citizens of Juneau. She loved doing ceramics, and being a homemaker, baker and gardener. Ruth was always known for being a very generous woman.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene Mueller of Juneau; her two daughters, Mary (Jack) Gundersen of Janesville and Janet Kapelle-Olsen of Waukesha; her step-son, Michael (Barbara) Mueller of Fox Point; her grandchildren, Eric and David Olsen and Elizabeth Mueller, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Harold Kapelle on July 28, 1969; her sister, Marian Mueller on March 15, 1976 ; her three step-brothers, Carl, Irvin and Robert Rake.
The family suggests that memorials be made in Ruth M. Mueller”s name and will be divided among her favorite charities.
The family of Ruth Mueller would like to thank Dr. Fullerton, the Rainbow Hospice and the staff on 3rd floor at the Watertown Hospital for all their care, comfort and kindness.
The Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is serving the family. Online condolences may be made on our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Service Details

Monday, April 30th, 2007, 11:00am, St. Katharine Drexel Spring St. Church-Beaver Dam

Interment Details

St. Peter’s Cemetery-Beaver Dam

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Our most sincere thought and prayers are that you may find peace and hope during these difficult times. We know that words can not replace a handshake and hug, but we hope that knowing that we care will make your loss just a little bit easier. Kathy and Tom Scott

Dear Mike and Barb, I think we only had the pleasure of meeting your step-mom briefly, but we remember being impressed! She seemed very friendly and deeply faith-filled. We are very sorry for your and your dad''s loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers this weekend. Love, Rein and Geri and Family

We are so sorry about the passing of Ruth. We wish all of the Muellers our sympathy.

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