Michael Mueller, beloved husband and father, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at the age of 84. He was born in Grosshogen, Romania on December 22, 1937 and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1952, where he settled in Colorado.
On May 8, 1960, he married the love of his life, Helga Priebe. They were married for 62 years. They made their home in Greeley with their three children. Michael worked hard to provide for his family and was very proud of his beautiful home and well-manicured yard. He was an avid member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and played semi-professional soccer with the Denver Kicker's from 1958 to 1963. He loved the many years of world travel with his wife as well as celebrating holidays and other gatherings with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed his retirement of leisure, which consisted of watching sports such as golf, soccer, and football (especially the Broncos).
He is survived by his wife Helga, daughter Tammy (Mark) Chamberlain, sons Steven (Maria) Mueller and Richard Mueller, 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, sisters Maria Dressel and Rosina (Gerald) Staylor, brother Martin (Linda) Mueller, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Maria Mueller, and brothers Daniel and Johann Mueller.
A visitation for Michael will be held Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado. A funeral service will be Monday, November 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1800 21st Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stoddardsunset.com for the Mueller family.
