Ralph E. Mueller

December 28, 1933 - February 4, 2020

Ralph E. Mueller, 86, of Perryville, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. He was born December 28, 1933 in Farrar, MO. to Oscar L. and Ella M. (Luehrs) Mueller. He and Lois J. Verseman were married October 24, 1959. She survives in Perryville. Ralph was a farmer of agriculture and livestock. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, Farm Bureau, American Legion Post 133 and Perryville Bowling Association. He was a US Army Veteran. Survivors include two daughters, Diane (Bruce) Cochran of Wentzville and Lori (Michael) Schumer of Pevely, one son, Brian (Michelle) Mueller of Perryville, one sister, Eileen Mueller-Keau of St. Louis, four brothers, Leon Mueller of Farrar, Roy Mueller of Farrar, Royal Mueller of Fruitland and Clarence Mueller of Perryville, eight grandchildren, Emma Mueller, Jonathan Mueller, Anna Mueller, Megan Cochran, Lauren Cochran, Kaleb (Stacie) Schumer, Dalton Schumer and Elijah Schumer. He was preceded in death by his parents and half sisters, Alma Krueger and Alice Miesner. Friends may call 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, February 8 and from 6:30 am to 11:00 am Sunday at Ford & Young Chapel in Perryville. Visitation will continue at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar on Sunday, February 9 from 12:00 pm until time of Service at 1:00 pm with Rev. Roger Abernathy officiating. Burial will be at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Farrar. Memorial contributions may be given to Salem Lutheran Church, KFUO or Saxony Lutheran High School. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.