Fritz Mueller

Fritz Adolph (Sonnie) Mueller died February 19, 2019 at Brenham Nursing and Rehab.

Fritz Adolph (Sonnie) Mueller was born January 2, 1920 to Hulda Schulz and Fritz Mueller, Jr. On June 19, 1940 he married Adonie Kieke at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine. He was a farmer raising cotton, corn, and cattle until he joined road construction work in the 1950’s. In the mid ‘60’s he became bus foreman for Burton I.S.D. where he loved doing mechanic work on buses, maintenance. He drove a bus until cancer struck in 1981 and he was forced into early retirement.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, raising cattle, gardening (especially growing potatoes), and spending time with grandchildren teaching them everything he knew (which he would say was “a lot”). He never met a stranger and could tell stories for days, literally. He loved saltwater fishing and dearly enjoyed taking family and friends to his favorite “spots”. He was an avid harmonica player, but only played when he wanted to.

Fritz was an active member of First Baptist Church in Burton, serving as Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and song director for many years. He assisted in moving the old church building to the original location at Mt. Zion Cemetery where it remains today. He was very instrumental and passionate in assisting in building the new church in 1982. He was awarded Citizen of the Year in 1980 by the Burton Lions Club, an honor that he cherished deeply.

Fritz is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Janette Peters, Dorothy and Ben Allen Poncik, Linda and Mike Wilke, and Nancy and Dale Guelker. Grandchildren: Kevin (Kara) Peters, Kimberly (Jeff) Shows, Kayla (Jason) Romine, Dayna (Neal) Lampe, Amy (Frank) Petrzelka, Brent (Sandra) Wilke,Jeremy (Jillian) Wilke, Lauren (Colt) Gillum, Lyssa Wilke, Amber (Ryan) Lampe, Joshua (Leianne) Guelker, Colton (Jessica) Guelker, Kelsey (Taylor) Rybarski. Great-grandchildren: Cameron (Alyssa Arrington) Peters, Caleb (Laura Rivera) Peters, Kacey (Derrick) Smith, Kelly Shows, Ashleigh and Amanda Romine and Zack Lueckemeyer, Rinn Makowsky, Laen, Ryder, and Remmy Lampe, Mackenzie and Michaela Wilke, Graham and Aubrey Wilke, Troy, Trista, and Triton Gillum, Dylan Phillips, Holden Knuppel, Trenton Lampe, Declan and Dovie Guelker, and Adonie Rybarski; great-great grandchildren: Kyleigh and Audrey Peters, Myra and Kinsley Peters, and Jaxson and Lillie Smith; sister-in-law Deloris Kieke, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Fritz was preceded in death by his wife of almost 75 years, Adonie Mueller; parents, son-in-law Arnold Peters, Jr. and great-granddaughter, Peyton Guelker; sister and brother-in-law Bernice and Lee Dell Wickel; two sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law.

Serving as pallbearers are Kevin Peters, Brent Wilke, Jeremy Wilke, Joshua Guelker, Colton Guelker, Allen Wickel, and Ricky Wickel.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2019 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Burton with Pastors Charles Stark and Glen Schoeneberg officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Burton. Visitation will be Friday, February 22, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

The family would like to thank the staff of Brenham Nursing and Rehab, Hospice of Brazos Valley, and Aurbrey Eikenhorst, who all took such special care of our Daddy and Grandpa. You will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Although we will miss him dearly, we take comfort in knowing that he is no longer in pain, safe in the arms of our Savior, and with all our loved ones that have gone on before. What a reunion that must have been!!

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Hospice Brazos Valley, or a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements for Fritz Adolph Mueller are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main.