Richard Duane Mueller

November 17, 1935 - October 7, 2017

Richard Duane Mueller, age 81, of Ogden Utah, passed away October 7th, 2017, at the George Whalen Veterans home in Ogden, Utah. Richards was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was the son to the late Roman and Florence Mueller. Richard married Donna Steffes in 1959 and later divorced. He is survived by his four children; Theresa Moore of Pleasant View, Utah; Gwen Sowards of Riverton, Wyoming; Kathy Gutierrez of Wendover, Nevada; Ray Mueller of Farr West, Utah. He has 12 Grandchildren and 6 great Grandchildren. Richard retired as a Master Sargent and GS-13 after 35+ years with the USAF, Reserves and Government Service. During this time-frame he served as the avionics crew chief for the USAF Thunderbirds and acquired many other accolades throughout his career. During Richards earlier years he owned a gas station in Roy, Utah where he found many friends for life. Richard then pursued his military career and moved to Wendover, Nevada. After retiring in Wendover, Nevada he moved to Basin, Wyoming some years later to take care of his late Uncle Cy and Peg Mueller. The wide open spaces of Wyoming is what Richard liked. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends and family. He will be really missed by all of us, near and far away. Services will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 514 24th Street, Ogden, Utah 84401 on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 10:00 am. Military Services will be held afterwards.