Florence M. Mueller, age 88, of New Holstein, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015, with her loving family at her side.
She was born April 4, 1927, in West Bend, WI to the late Arthur & Edna Puestow.
On December 7, 1946, she married Melvin H. Mueller. Melvin preceded her in death on September 5, 2008. She and her husband farmed in Waubeka, Beechwood and Franklin Wisconsin for many years; they also lived for a time in Northern Wisconsin near Amberg. During those years, Florence also worked at the West Bend Company, Kenro and the Leverenz Shoe Company.
Florence enjoyed sewing crafts, growing flowers, her pet finches and going out for a Friday night fish fry. She was an avid Green Bay Packer and Nascar fan.
Survivors include her three children, Wayne Mueller of Green Bay, Fred V. (Nancy) Mueller of Sheboygan and Linda (Mel) Railsback of Bloomington, Indiana. Florence is further survived by grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild; her brother, Roman Puestow; her sister, Lucille (Clyde) Crass; sisters-in-law, Audrey Mueller, Joyce Crass and Gwen Puestow; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Florence was preceded in death by five brothers; four brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law.
Private services will take place at Country View Cemetery in the Town of New Holstein.
The Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein is assisting the family www.sippelfuneralhome.net