Gustave L. “Gus” Mueller, longtime Southold resident, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. He was 89 years old.

Gus was born on Oct. 1, 1935 in Ridgewood, NY to Rose (née Schmitt) and Gus Mueller. He was one of four children. After high school, Gus enlisted with the U.S. Army and served for two years with the Berlin Brigade attaining the rank of SP-3.

In 1960 he married the love of his life, the late Elizabeth A. “Betty” (née Engbert) Mueller in Huntington. Together they had three children and eventually made their home in Southold. In his professional career, Gus was a self-employed business owner working with Pepperidge Farm. He was a member of Saint Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport.

Gus spread an immense amount of joy throughout his community, family and friends. He loved painting and music, and was devout in his faith. He will be missed dearly, and is survived by his children Kenneth Mueller, David Mueller and Donna Magill; grandchildren Caroline, Christopher, Joeseph, Lauryn, Tomas and Clara; and sister Dolores – whom he all loved very much. Gus was predeceased by his loving wife Betty; and siblings Eugene and Rosie.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday morning, Nov. 16 at Saint Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport, officiated by Father Peter Narkiewicz. Interment with U.S. Military Honors followed at Saint Patrick’s R.C. Cemetery in Southold.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Smile Train or Doctors Without Borders would be appreciated.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold is serving the family.

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