Kenney Mueller

Kenney L. Mueller, 93, died May 14, 2024, in Brenham, Texas.

Kenney was born September 21, 1930, in Latium, Texas to Kenney and Emily Ackermann Mueller. He was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He attended Burton High School.

Kenney was inducted into the Army in February 1952 and served in the Korean War. He was awarded a bronze star and received an honorable discharge in June 1953. He then served in the Army Reserves for an additional 5 years.

While on a two-week military leave, Kenney returned home and married Lynette Ehrigson on October 25, 1952, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brenham, TX. A marriage that would last 65 years.

Kenney and Lynette moved to Houston in 1954 where they began working and raising their family. He was employed as a salesman for Dentler Potato Chips. He later would start his own distributorship.

After 30 years in Houston, they would return to Latium to live on the family farm. Kenney stayed busy with multiple projects. He was a member of Harmonie Hall in Shelby, TX and served as president of the hall from 1990-1998. He was a member of the American Legion Post 602, Shelby Volunteer Fire Department, Latium-Greenvine-Wesley Fire Department and Sons of Hermann. His favorite past time was working on his farm and raising cattle.

He is preceded in death by his wife Lynette, parents Kenney and Emily Mueller and brothers Leo Mueller and Daniel Mueller.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law Darrell and Betty Mueller, Donald and Tawana Mueller, daughters Patricia Martin, and Laura Russell and husband John. Grandchildren: Marisa, James, Megan, Matthew, Ryan, Derek, Jason, Kailey and Jacob along with 15 great grandchildren.

Mr. Mueller will lie in state from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17th and visitation with family will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Memorial Oaks Chapel, Brenham. A funeral service will be 10:00 am Saturday, May 18, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby, with burial following at Shelby Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby and Shelby Cemetery.