Thomas George Mueller, 76, died peacefully at home on March 25. He was born in Somers, Wisconsin on September 3, 1947, the eldest of eleven children of Edwin and Marcella (Thomas) Mueller. He married Bonny Jo (Hammel) Mueller at St. Sebastian’s Church in Sturtevant, Wisconsin on June 1, 1985.

Tom grew up on the 100-acre family farm and attended high school at Saint Catherines in Racine, graduating in 1965. He started college at St. Norbert before being drafted into the Army in 1970, where he served as an MP in Japan. After an honorable discharge, Tom finished his degree at Dominican College of Racine.

Both avid activists, Tom met Bonny at the 1984 Democratic Caucus; they soon married and raised their children in Oconomowoc. Tom was a devoted, compassionate husband and father. He was an integral part of the local Huntington’s Disease community during Bonny’s life, serving on boards and leading support groups. Tom was a loving caregiver for Bonny, who passed away peacefully in 2015 in her childhood home. Somewhat obstinate in his ways and with a strong personality, Tom enjoyed getting a rise out of people, but he cared deeply for his loved ones. Tom spent the last couple years back in the family homestead with his two black cats. He both regularly played and taught Sheepshead, and enjoyed the country life full of family and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his loving wife and parents. He is survived by his three sons: Daniel Mueller, Theodore Mueller, and Andrew Mueller (Lorelei D’Huyvetter). He is further survived by ten siblings: Mike (Vernay) Mueller, Mary (Mark) Reinhart, Ellen (Emil) Pfenninger, Bill (Audrey) Mueller, Mark (Barbara) Mueller, Jane Powell, Steve Mueller, Tim (Sally) Mueller, Donna (Ben) Wilson, and Beth (John) Schumacher, along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held at the family farm, 220 Old Green Bay Road, Kenosha, WI on Saturday, April 6 starting at 2 PM. Words of remembrance are welcome and encouraged; eulogies will start at approximately 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be appreciated to the Wisconsin Chapter, Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 2041 N 107th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53226. www.wisconsin.hdsa.org