Waldemar Mueller

Waldemar Karl Mueller, 74, of Jackson died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Southeast Hospital after a two-year fight with cancer.

He was born May 27, 1937, in Litz-mannstadt, Germany, to Oscar and Edith Moeglich Mueller. He and Elisabeth Kopp were married Sept. 28, 1958, in Endingen, Germany.

Karl started his career as a machinist with Mercedes in Germany. After moving to the United States, he started several of his own businesses, including a machine shop and multiple construction companies. He also followed his childhood dream of farming and ranching.

Survivors include his wife, Elisabeth Mueller of Jackson; a son, Michael (Lynn) Mueller of St. Louis; a sister, Anita Steer of Jersey Shore, Pa.; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Larry W. Mueller on Aug. 7, 2011.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to service time Thursday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

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