RAY H. MUELLER, 85, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 11:55 am, Saturday, March 12, 2011 at his residence. He was born to the late Henry and Marie (nee Nagel) Mueller on December 30, 1925 in Waterloo, Illinois. He married Verneil Buch on September 1, 1945 in Waterloo, Illinois; she preceded him in death on November 27, 2007. He had been a Purchasing Agent for Luhr Brothers, Inc for 30 years. In his earlier years, he had been a meat cutter for Kroger. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Red Bud, Illinois. Survivors: 1 Sister: Berniece Meyer Bozeman, MT Sister-in-law: Ruth Mueller High Ridge, MO Brother-in-law: Gilbert (Leona) Buch Red Bud, IL Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by Parents, Wife - Verneil, 2 Brothers - Clyde and Nelson Mueller and 2 Sisters - Pearl "Patsy" Mueller and Helen Bricker Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Steven MacDougall Interment: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Red Bud, Illinois Visitation: Tuesday - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Wednesday - 9:00 am - 10:00 am Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois Memorials: Trinity Lutheran Church