Johann Mueller

Johann Mueller of Woodstock, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family.

Johann was born to Franz Mueller and Katharina Haarer Mueller on February 5, 1935. He spent his early life in Germany before coming to the Chicago area in 1959 where he married his beloved Rosmarie in 1965. 

Johann was a European trained butcher and chef. He loved sharing his German homestyle cooking. Johann also loved to fix things. He was known as the neighborhood handyman and would often be found helping neighbors and friends.

Johann and his wife Rosmarie enjoyed traveling. They spent much of their retirement time on cruises and visiting family.

Johann was preceded in death by his parents, Franz and Katharina Mueller; sisters, Ava Mueller and Eve Hernandez; and brother, Joe Mueller.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rosmarie Mueller; daughter, Ramona (Mark) Nelson; son, Troy (Isabel) Mueller; granddaughters, Katie Nelson, Tori (Carter) Reeves, Jessica Mueller, Rebecca Mueller, and Jenna Mueller; great granddaughter, Aurora Reeves; brother, Al (Erna) Mueller and Sister-in-Law Teresa Mueller as well as many nieces and nephews; Erich, Heidi, Blake, Cornelia, Frank and Herman.

Johann was an amazing man and will be missed by all who knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Poole Funeral Home in Woodstock, Georgia.

Mr. Mueller’s Memorial Service will begin at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.