Jean A. Mueller

Jean A. Mueller passed away on May 7, 2015, in St. Louis, Missouri.

She was born in New York and raised in the Bronx. She later moved to the Chicago area, where she married, raised her family and started her career. Once retired, she relocated to Ballwin in 1997, and had lived in the area ever since.

Jean was kind and gracious, with a fun sense of humor. She always found a way to look on the bright side of things. To Jean the glass was definitely half full, and she truly believed that laughter was the best medicine. She had a zest for life and loved people, placing a high value on all of her relationships. She found great joy in seeing others succeed and celebrating those successes.

She had an accomplished career in sales, even attaining the honor of salesperson of the year within her company, however since her emphasis was always on others, many people may be unaware of this. Jean enjoyed travel, the opera, the symphony orchestra and dance. She was also surprisingly tech-savvy for her age and was an avid texter – which she used as a way to keep in constant touch with her family, who was her greatest joy. She was a continual source of strength and encouragement to them and will be deeply missed. They are comforted in knowing that she is at home with the Lord.

She is survived by her daughters: Jeanette (Steve) Browne, Barbara Lantz and Margie (David) White, grandchildren: Andrew Browne, John Lantz, Dan (Elyse) Browne, Michael (Kellie) Browne, Brian Browne, Timothy White and Allison White, great-grandson: Luke Browne, and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: American Lung Association: 1.800.586.4872 (55 W. Wacker Dr, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601) or Lyric Opera House of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker Dr, Suite 860, Attn: Donor Records, Chicago, IL 60606 or St. Louis Symphony, Attn: Tribute Fund, 718 N. Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103.

4 Comments

  1. Barbara Hertling on May 12, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    Jean was such an inspiration to me and such a fun, loving, joyful person to be around. I thought of her as a mom figure. I will forever hold her memory dear to my heart. I can’t wait to party with her in heaven. Rest in the arms of Jesus, my dear friend, Jean!



  2. Sue Busby on May 13, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    Jean was a wonderful friend who I will miss very much. She was always so kind and made me feel like family. Memories of Jean are so special, so precious. I thank God for bringing her into my life. I love and miss her. My sincere sympathy to Jean’s family and loved ones.



  3. Carla Holtmann on May 20, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    Jean was one sweet lady. Always fun to be around. She did look at life with a 1/2 full to full kind of outlook. I shall really miss her, especially at our “Girl’s Night”, and birthday parties. What fun at Square Dance lessons too. Love you, and I will be looking forward to meeting up with you again in Heaven. My love, thoughts, and prayers go to all of your family. May God comfort and hold you close in the days ahead.



  4. Suzie Henke on May 25, 2015 at 11:21 am

    I am so sorry for your loss! Jean was a very special lady. She always had a smile and kind words for everyone and took an interest in what you were doing.
    I will definitely miss seeing her at the Sacred Heart Valley Park Fish Fry’s!
    Heaven has gained another bright light!!
    Prayers for all her family!



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