Verlyn Mueller Jr.

Verlyn “Mouse” Mueller Jr. passed away unexpectedly of a massive heart attack at home Oct. 25, 2019.

He was born on Aug. 30, 1953, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Verlyn Sr. “Socky” and Audrey (Horn) Mueller. He graduated with the Class of 1971 from Ozaukee High School.

He was a multiple Grand National Go-Kart Champion in his teens, participated in WISSOTA dirt track racing, was an avid NASCAR racing fan and loved to hunt.

On May 3, 1980, he married Patricia Peters.

He worked in manufacturing and food management for Sprague Electric, FMC Bolens, McCain Foods, Simplicity and Kohler Sauk Tech. He owned and operated the Viking Motel in Cameron for many years. He also served on the Cameron Village Board.

He is survived by his mother Audrey of Niagara, Wis.; his wife Pat; and his pride and joy, daughter Brandi.

He is further survived by three sisters; brothers-in-law Ron (Rosanne) Peters of Lakefield, Minn., Merlin (Janet) Peters of Haleiwa, Hawaii, Russ (Rita) Peters of Adell,  Steve (late Sue) Peters of Sheboygan; and sisters-in-law Jan (Duane) DeSmidt of  Plymouth and Betty (late Milan) Peters; aunts; one uncle; nieces; nephews; many extended family members and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his Dad Verlyn “Socky” Mueller Sr.; father-in-law and mother-in-law Albert and Elaine Peters; sister-in-law Joyce (late Rich) Angelo; many aunts; uncles; and cousins.

Per Mouse’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a formal funeral will not be held.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, Nov. 17, at The Random Lake Rod and Gun Club, W3315 Jay Rd., Belgium, 53004 from 2 to 5 p.m.

His wish was to raise a glass in remembrance of the good times.

The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Plymouth is assisting the family.  For online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the Oostburg Ambulance, Orange Cross, the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department and Aurora Medical Center, Grafton, for their diligent effort to bring him back to us.