VALENTINE MUELLER

Valentine "Val" Joseph Mueller, 85, of Cape Girard by the Riverside Lumber Co. before purchasing the Culley Paint Store, which later became Steve-Mark Inc. He spent most of his working years in the paint, wallpaper and picture framing business. He was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral in Cape Girardeau and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He served with the U.S. Army in Burma during World War II.

Survivors include three sons, William J. Mueller of St. Louis, Stephen J. Mueller and Mark F. Mueller, both of Cape Girardeau; a daughter, Betty A. Landre of Cape Girardeau; a brother, Fred Mueller of Ste. Genevieve; a sister, Sister Jane Francis S.L. of St. Louis; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, two sisters and two brothers.

Friends may call at Lorberg Memorial Funeral Chapel from 4:30 to 8 p.m. today, with parish prayers at 7 p.m. and Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Richard Rolwing will officiate, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.