George Charles Mueller, 87, passed away peacefully on Aug. 18, 2024, at Oak Trace Health Center in Downers Grove.
He was born in 1937 in rural Hinsdale (now Oak Brook) to George H. Mueller, whose family had settled there in 1872, and Rose (nee Spamheimer) Mueller. He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Hinsdale, where he was a lifelong member. He graduated from Hinsdale High School and North Central College in Naperville with a business degree.
George served with the Illinois National Guard. He was employed for 30 years in the finance department at Electro Motive Division of General Motors in McCook. After retiring there, he was a real estate agent in Hinsdale for 23 years.
George's life was a life of service. He helped to organize a volunteer fire department in Oak Brook and served as its captain. He also helped others with the incorporation of Oak Brook into a village.
He was active in the Oak Brook Civic Association and organized the Oak Brook Winter Carnival for many years. Over the years, he brought hundreds of Great Lakes Naval Base recruits to the area for Thanksgiving dinner in private homes. George served on the Oak Brook Plan Commission and Zoning Board. He was a member of the Lion's Club and was on the Graue Mill Board of Directors, serving some years as president.
George served 65 years as a member of Zion Lutheran Church serving on several of its governing boards, including many years as president and treasurer.
George is survived by his wife, Judith; his sister, Virginia Eggert; his daughter, Janet (Shawn) Pack; his son, Jonathan; and his four grandchildren, Cassidy Kring, Shawn C. Pack, Emma, and Drew Mueller.
Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Zion Lutheran Church, 204 S. Grant, Hinsdale. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.
Burial will be at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Darien.
Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church, 204 S. Grant St., Hinsdale, IL 60521; or a charity of choice.
Brian Powell Funeral Directors of Hinsdale handled the arrangements.
