Obituary of Katherine R. Mueller

Springwater – Katherine R. Mueller, 100 years of age passed away Tuesday afternoon April 4, 2017 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris. Katherine was born December 13, 1916 in Hemlock the daughter of Glenn and Josephine (Mastin) Bacon. She grew up in the Hemlock / Lakeville areas and moved to Rochester in the mid 1930’s. In 1970 Katherine moved to Springwater and has remained of the Springwater / Wayland areas until her move to Mt. Morris in 2015. Katherine and Henry Mueller were married May 30, 1936 in Hemlock and together celebrated over 63 years of marriage prior to Henry passing away in February of 2000. Her employment spanned a couple different areas that included over 30 years at Brodski’s, a local 5&10 store in Rochester, many years as a payroll clerk for Livingston County and owning and operating her own yarn shop in Springwater, beginning in 1970. Katherine was a member of the Rebekah Association and Eastern Star Member. She was past president of the Rebekah’s, an avid supporter of the NYS Theta Rho Girls’ Club, an affiliation of the International Order of Odd Fellows. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and hiking the high peaks of NYS. Travelling was also a joy of Katherine and she especially enjoyed visiting different churches while travelling. Katherine was pre-deceased by her parents, Glenn and Josephine Bacon; an infant daughter, Gail; her husband Henry Mueller; her sister Marian Holmes and her brother, Edward Bacon. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services and interment at Lakeview Cemetery in Honeoye will be private and at the convenience of her family. Contributions in memory of Katherine R. Mueller may be made to the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, 1Murray Hill, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.