Richard L. "Road Ditch" Mueller's Obituary
Richard L. "Road Ditch" Mueller, age 84, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 6:20 p.m. in his home.
Richard was born on January 25, 1939 in Belleville, IL, a son to Henry and Augusta M. (Juenger) Mueller. In 1956, he married Omah Hood in Mississippi. He owned and operated a trucking company and he owned a racing team. Richard loved auto racing where he won several go kart championships and several national midget events. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his three children, Richard D. Mueller of Coulterville, IL, Robert D. Mueller of Germantown, IL, and Rhonda D. Mueller of Coulterville, IL; seven grandchildren, Stephanie Weihl, Rebecca Mueller, Robbie Mueller, Kara Jo Moore, Ryan Mueller, Jacob Mueller, and Nickie Otten; eleven great-grandchildren, Zackary Mueller, Haylie Karabec, Morgan Karabec, Remy Hornbosted, Jared Wininger, Jr., Donavin Weihl, Nikkie Wininger, Corey Irvin, Wyatt Moore, Amelia Mueller, and Alivia Otten; and three great-great-grandchildren, Dawson Mueller, Kolbie McIntosh, and Ky'zlnn McIntosh.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and great-grandson, Mathew Irvin.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with Ron Mazander officiating. Interment will be in Marissa Cemetery, Marissa, IL. Following the burial, please join the family during a celebration of life at the Coulterville V.F.W.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the V.F.W. Post #6865, Coulterville, IL.
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