Helen M. Mueller
Tuesday, June 17, 1930
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Age:
94 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday June 05, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Pax Christi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday June 06, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Pax Christi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Friday June 06, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Pax Christi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Tuesday, June 17, 1930
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Age:
94 years old
Tuesday, June 17, 1930
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Age:
94 years old
Helen M. Mueller
Helen Margaret Mueller (Whittle) was born to Ambrose and Margaret (Holtz) Whittle on June 17, 1930, in Littleport, Iowa. She married the love of her life Arthur Nickolas Mueller on October 2, 1954, in Elkader, Iowa. They were blessed with 63 years together and raised 7 children. Helen was received by her heavenly father on May 31, 2025, at the age of 94.
Helen worked a variety of jobs in her lifetime Gopher Aviation, Violation Bureau for Olmsted County, H&R Block as a tax preparer and the gift shop at St. Mary’s Hospital but her greatest job was that of Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Caregiver.
Helen enjoyed being part of her Teams of Our Lady, the Serra Club, distributing communion to the homebound and those hospitalized, and being part of the Rosary Group at Madonna Towers. Helen also enjoyed traveling, square dancing, fishing up north, the occasional stop at a casino, road trips to orchards and sightseeing, playing 500 and Shanghai at Madonna Towers. Helen enjoyed many family events watching music, plays, and sports. She enjoyed gathering with her family for birthdays, anniversaries, all holidays and any day ending in Y.
Helen had a passion for gardening and flowers which she shared with her children.
Special thank you to Johanne Bates and those that work with her from Mayo Clinic for exceptional care and kindness she showed Mom.
Helen is survived by her seven children: Dan (Ellen) Mueller, Tom (Annette) Mueller, Greg (Lynn) Mueller, Dave (Donna) Mueller, Michelle (Dick) Roos, Mary (Tim) White, Joan (Greg) Wobig; 18 grandchildren, and 34 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Marian (Dick)Brockman, and brothers Greg (Emily)Whittle, Lowell (special friend Peggy) Whittle and sisters-in-law Susan Whittle, Clara Burt, Marie Mueller and brothers-in-law Louis (Boots) (Gloria) Mueller, and Roland Holm. Numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband Arthur; grandson Justin and great-grandson Griffin, her sisters Loretta (Jerry) Garbina, Irene (Joe) Evans, her brothers Walter (Sally) Whittle, Marvin (Sandy) Whittle, Francis Whittle, sisters-in law Leora (Bernard) Loftus, Sister Bona, Marlene (Betts) (Tom) Lehnertz, Edith Holm, brothers-in-law Cletus (Florence) Mueller, George (Carlene) Mueller, Leo (Ted) (Lucille) Mueller, James Mueller, Rodney Burt.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 6th at Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester. A visitation will be on Thursday, June 5th from 5PM-7PM at Pax Christi, with a rosary being said at 7PM, and one hour prior to the Mass on Friday.
The family requests that you join them for a luncheon immediately following the funeral mass. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery after the luncheon.
Please in lieu of flowers donate to the Poverello Fund at Mayo Clinic or the charity of your choice.
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I am one of Art's many cousin's on the Mueller side of family. Helen was always so jovial and pleasant to visit with at family gatherings we would attend on various occasions. Your Mom and Dad were special people to us. I will miss her smiling face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace. Barb and Chuck McGuire
Dearest Family Of Helen Mueller:
Our deepest sympathies to each one of you in the major loss of a most remarkable woman who touched our lives…we met Art & Helen when we became part of Teams Of Our Lady Group 20 years ago. We had never encountered a most beautiful couple who demonstrated a love & commitment to their God, Family & Country!! What a Legacy they have left for you to follow…
Fly High Helen With The Angels..You’ve Earned Those Angel Wings!! We will miss seeing you @ Madonna Towers @ Sunday Mass In The Chapel. You were always a day brightner totally participating in living!!💕
Aunt Helen was a wonderful light in this world. I will never forget her laugh, her spirit, her vivacity. She will be truly missed! 🥲❤️😇But I know she is receiving her heavenly reward after a life of faith and love. ✝️🙏🏻 Jim and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Mueller family.
We are sorry to hear of Helen's passing. She was always so friendly and interested in everyone. Your family has a great faith-filled legacy in Helen and Art. So many years of wonderful memories!
My parents (Gordon and Marian Larson) were old friends of Art and Helen. When Helen saw my mom's obituary in 2022, she called me to offer her condolences and fond memories of my parents. That was such a kind and thoughtful thing to do. I am so sorry for your loss.
Hugs to you Joanie, and prayers for you and your family.
Oh my, God has taken such a beautiful woman home! Knowing Helen and Art at St. Francis was a blessings. They were such positive roll models on marriage, faith, service and so much more. The past few years I have enjoyed seeing Helne at Madonna Towers when I went to visit my mother. We regret that we are unable to attend the services. Please know of our love, hugs and prayers, Nancy & Tom
Mary,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Debbie