Mr. Vernon John Mueller, age 93, of Sandy Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday morning, September 7, 2025, at Medlock Gardens Senior Living. He was born on June 22, 1932, in Sheldahl, IA, the son of the late Vern and Wilma Mueller.
Vernon attended Coe College in Iowa and later earned his PhD in Psychology from Ohio State University. He moved to Cleveland to work as a management consultant, and it was during his daily train commute that he met his wife Eleanor. After marrying, the two moved to Dallas and later to Atlanta—now Sandy Springs—where they made their home for more than 50 years.
In his spare time, Vernon immersed himself in research and reading, in particular works by his favorite authors, Saul Bellow and Richard Russo. He enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturdays and the Dallas Cowboys on Sundays, always with one of his children and beloved pets by his side.
After retiring as a Partner at the Hay Group in 1992, Vernon traveled widely with Eleanor. Together, they visited China, Costa Rica, South Africa, and many European destinations. They took annual trips to Hilton Head with family and friends, and never missed a chance to visit their children as they moved between New York, Austin, San Francisco, and Toronto.
Closer to home, Vernon relished a cast-iron ribeye and a Scotch on the rocks—not necessarily in that order. He played tennis and swam at the River Chase club and was a devoted member of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church. Though not formally in the choir, his deep baritone accompanied them every Sunday morning.
Vernon is survived by his wife, Eleanor Mueller; two sons and daughters-in-law, Erik John Mueller (Dana) and Curtis John Mueller (Chelsea); daughter and son-in-law, Christina Mueller (Christopher); grandchildren Oliver, Olivia, Ava, and Daisy; nephews John and Jim Moore; and his beloved sister, Florence “Kiki” Moore, and brother-in-law, Fred Moore. He also leaves behind countless friends who will miss him dearly.
A private family service will be held at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, with a celebration of life to follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Medlock Gardens, 460 Medlock Rd, Decatur, GA 30030. The Mueller family is deeply grateful for the compassionate care they provided to Vernon in his final months.
