Luella Mueller of Sheboygan passed away on Thursday January 22, 2026 at the age of 101. Luella was born on January 10, 1925 in Oostburg, the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Thona (DeVriend) Koeppe. She grew up on the family farm and attended the local Oostburg school.
She was united in marriage to Roger Mueller on November 6, 1948 in Sheboygan. He preceded her in death on May16, 2011. Luella’s early years were spent as a homemaker, raising her three children. In later years she was employed part time at Waldheim Nursery and Toy’s in downtown Sheboygan.
Together she and Roger enjoyed traveling, camping, boating, fishing, golfing and biking. After retirement they loved spending winters in Texas. Luella’s good cooking was enjoyed by all, especially her homemade bread. She was an active member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, and a member of the Elks Club. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels and ushered at the Weill Center in Sheboygan.
Luella will be remembered by many who knew her for her love of sharing a funny story or telling a good joke or two, keeping everyone entertained. She also became quite a sports fan, especially enjoying Brewers and Bucks games.
Survivors include her daughters Rhoda (Jeff) Cheney and Linda Mueller both of Sheboygan and her son Neal (Sandy) Mueller of De Pere; grandchildren Tracy (Shawn) Flanagan of Naperville, IL, Lisa Cheney of Sheboygan, Matthew (Ellie) Cheney of Edina, MN, and Sarah Cheney (fiancé David) of Sydney, Australia; great-grandchildren Emma Santkuyl, Fitzpatrick, Gemma and Holden Flanagan, Oliver, Lucy and John Cheney; and sister-in-law Leona Heling of Howards Grove. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
Luella was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roger, sisters Elizabeth (Bill) Van Dyke and Caroline (Carlton) Voigt, brothers Wallace (Margaret) Koeppe and Norman (Bernice) Koeppe; and brother-in-law Wallace Heling.
Luella’s family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at The Shores of Sheboygan for the care given to Luella during her years there. And our heartfelt gratitude to all who cared for her at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
A memorial service for Luella will be held at a later date.
“Our memories of you and your love will always be in our hearts.”
