Elaine Mueller

Elaine J. Mueller, 78, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor.

She was born July 12, 1945, in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Burow) Nagel. On July 24, 1965, she married Glenn Mueller at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Wien, and he preceded her in death on May 4, 1997.

Elaine farmed with her husband but also held several other jobs including secretary at Edgar High School, long time employee at the Edgar Corner Mart, local Avon lady, and worked in the medical records department at Marshfield Clinic. She was very active in her church and taught Sunday school for over 25 years. Some of her hobbies included embroidering, paint by number and putting together jigsaw puzzles.

Survivors include her children: LeAnn (Bernie) Stankowski, Duane (Audrey) Mueller and Daryl (Beth) Mueller; grandchildren: Connor Stankowski, Casey (Kaitlin) Stankowski, Cadin Stankowski, Emily (fiancé Andrew Vehlow) Mueller, Anya Mueller, McKenzie Mueller, Clayton Mueller and Sawyer Mueller; sisters: Jean (Larry) Hoppenworth and Sarah (Chris) Lemmer; sister-in-law, Elaine Mielke; many cousins, nieces and nephews, along with her special pet cat, Gracie.

Besides her parents and husband, Glenn, she was preceded in death by a son, Durand and sister, Joyce LeVoy.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Hope Lutheran Church, 224556 State Highway 97, Edgar. Rev. Scott Miller presided. Burial was in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, town of Wien. Visitation was Sunday, Feb. 18, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service, all at Hope Lutheran Church.

Special thank you to Elaine’s “Guardian Angel,” Brenda Polivka for her selfless gift of a kidney over 24 years ago.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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