Diane Mueller

Diane Marie Mueller, 67, of Cape Girardeau went home to her Heavenly Father Tuesday, July 20, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home.

She was born Dec. 26, 1953, in Cape Girardeau to LeRoy John and Joyce Valerie Heuring Westrich. She married the love of her life, Stephen John Mueller, on Dec. 27, 1974, in Cape Girardeau.

Diane and Steve were blessed with two children, Jeffrey and Caroline, and four grandchildren, Logan, Aiden, Austin and Addison. Diane lives on through her children and grandchildren, whom she loved so dearly.

Diane was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and received bachelor's and master's degrees from Southeast Missouri State University. She taught for over 30 years in the Cape Girardeau School District.

Diane loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandbabies. She and Steve enjoyed many adventures together in their 46 years of marriage. The two often spent time at local wineries, tailgating at SEMO games, and spending time camping at Castor River.

She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. She shared her faith by attending Eucharistic adoration at Saint Francis Medical Center for 10 years, leading the rosary at her parish, and as a volunteer at Birthright.

Survivors include her mother, Joyce Westrich of Cape Girardeau; husband, Steve Mueller of Cape Girardeau; son, Jeffrey Mueller of Robinson, Illinois; daughter, Caroline (Bryan) Coulter of Jefferson City; two brothers, John W. Westrich of Cape Girardeau and Robert S. Westrich of Kansas City, Missouri; three sisters, Sharon K. (Don) Call of Cape Girardeau and Mary Sue (Neil) Conrad and Ruth A. (Jon) Parks, both of Jackson; four grandchildren, Logan and Austin Mueller and Aiden and Addison Coulter; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Parish prayers and Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. Rick Jones officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

Memorial contributions may be given to Birthright, 2633 Hopper Road, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.