Sigrid C. Mueller

Sigrid Catherine Mueller, 91 of La Crescent, MN, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. She was born in La Crosse on December 25, 1927 to Helge and Catharine (Kirschner) Stefferud. As a child Sigrid was a member of the “State Road Gang”, a group of childhood friends that played and grew up together. The friendships continued throughout adulthood and were celebrated with reunions. She attended Holy Trinity grade school and graduated from Aquinas High School. On August 5, 1950 she was married to John Jay Mueller by Bishop Treacy at the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman.

Sigrid was a past president and lifelong member of Gittens-Leidel American Legion Post 595 Auxiliary and the Auxiliary Marching Unit that represented the post at many parades. For 33 years she was involved with and for many years chaired the American Red Cross Bloodmobile in La Crescent. A proud resident of La Crescent for 65 years, Sigrid was named Apple Fest “Woman of the Year” in 2010. She was an active member of Crucifixion Parish and Saint Joan of Arc Circle. Her love of children was apparent through her work as a teacher’s aide in the La Crescent-Hokah School district.

Her joy was her family and she treasured the time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, attending as many of their activities as possible. She also enjoyed walking, playing bridge, family gatherings, and keeping in touch with extended family.

Sigrid is survived by her five children; Julia (Tom) Eckert, Cathy “Muffie” (John) Klug, Kurt (Tamie) Mueller, Karen “Lulu” (Jim) Curtis and Jacquie (Tom) Bormett; nineteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; brother in law Tom Monroe and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband John, her son Fred, only brother Carl, son-in-law Dwight “Fuzzy” Kerns, nieces Sharon and Zandria, and nephew Patrick.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Church of the Crucifixion, La Crescent. Rev. Gregory Havel will officiate. Burial will follow in the Crucifixion Cemetery. Friends may call on the family Thursday evening at the church from 5 until 7 pm where a rosary will be recited at 4:45 pm. Visitation will also be held at the church on Friday morning one hour prior to Mass. Online guestbook may be signed at www.schumacher-kish.com .

The family would like to thank all the wonderful care providers who helped Mom with kindness and compassion and looked after her well-being. Special thanks to Dr. Undeland and Heartland Hospice.