James William Mueller

Mueller, James William "Jim", September 12, 2023, age 95 of Novi, MI. June 6, 1928 – September 12, 2023 Beloved father of Mary Mueller (Colleen McInerney), James M. Mueller (Susan Sprung), Anne McClarnon (Hugh Gandy), John Mueller (Claire), Tom Mueller (Diane), Karen Clinton (John), and Kathleen Mueller (Andy Thomas). Loving step-father of Gina Frankhart (Rick), Jeff Lukens (Cheryl), Ted Lukens (Laura), Mary Lukens (Dave Burdick), Lisa Lukens (Jim O’Brien), Mark Lukens (Theresa), Rob Lukens (Dale), and Ann Weise (Cameron). Proud grandfather of 32 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Also survived by sister Catherine Bonomo (Philip) and brother Paul Mueller (Barbara). Preceded in death by his first wife, Helen McClarnon Mueller, second wife Clara Lukens Mueller, three sons – Bill Mueller, Paul Mueller, and Joe Mueller, S.J. and two siblings – Jeanette Schlegel and Fr. Gene Mueller. Jim was very proud of his large family. A devout Catholic, he was an active member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Plymouth, MI. He worked for 35 years as an engineer at Chrysler Corporation and later Yazaki Corporation. He used his engineering mind to tinker, fix any broken object and invent unique solutions to nearly any problem. He volunteered many years for Habitat for Humanity. Most recently he was a resident of Fox Run Village in Novi, MI. His love of music included singing in church choirs and the Fox Run Men’s Chorus. He also delighted his family by playing the flute at Christmas and other family gatherings, an instrument he first played in the marching band in high school. Visitation at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West (Between Sheldon and Beck) in Plymouth on Tuesday, September 19th 3:00-8:00 pm, recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 47650 North Territorial Road (at Beck) in Plymouth on Wednesday, September 20th, 11:00 AM, In state at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation, www.descendants.org/donate. Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, www.olgcparish.net. Habitat for Humanity, www.habitat.org. To share a memory, please use the Share a Memory tab on this webpage.

James William Mueller

June 6, 1928 - September 12, 2023