Louis Mueller

Louis graduated the 8th grade from St. John Evangelical School and then attended and graduated from Collinwood High School in Cleveland in 1948. Louis attended Kent State University and at the same time enlisted in the Marine Corps and was Honorably discharged in 1950. He then joined the Air Force and served for five years, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. His last year in the Air Force he served from a hospital bed; due to significant injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Louis was medically and honorably discharged in 1955.

In May of 1955 he met Janet Synder and the couple were joined in Holy Matrimony on September 2, 1955 at St. John Evangelical Church. The new couple first lived in Ravenna, Ohio where Louis continued his studies at Kent State University; while working for the Glidden Paint Company.

In 1957, the Mueller’s moved into their first home in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. In 1958 they were blessed with a son, Jeffrey Louis. The Glidden Paint Company transferred the family to Woodridge Illinois in 1961; where Louis sang and directed the Choir at church. In 1962, they welcomed another son, Scott Edward.

Eventually Louis left Glidden and began a career with Uniroyal Tire Company. In 1968, the company transferred the family to Detroit, and they settled in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan in 1969. There, they joined Christ the King Lutheran Church. Lou sang in the choir and also directed it as well as filling in as an organist.

Louis left Uniroyal and began working at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. During this time, he attended Wayne State University, in the evenings, and completed his degree in Business Administration. Louis joined the Men’s Club of Grosse Pointe and directed the Men’s Chorus for 10 years. When Louis retired from Blue Cross he returned to Wayne State University and graduated with a degree in music.

Louis and Janet enjoyed traveling together with family and friends. They frequently attended the symphony and other musical events. In 2015 Louis and Janet moved into a condo at the Rivers in Grosse Pointe Woods.

Louis is survived by his wife of 67 years, Janet, sons Jeffrey (Ann) and Scott (Eleanor), eight grandchildren, Kelly, Bethany (Matt), Benjamin, Graham, Nick (Lindsay), Ashley (Aaron), Alex and Joshua and two great grandchildren, Adalyn and Jayden.

Visitation will take place at 10:00AM and Celebration of Life at 11:00AM at Christ the King Lutheran Church located at 20338 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer’s Association (https://act.alz.org/donate).