Barton Joseph Mueller

Barton Joseph “Bart” Mueller, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at his lake home in Barnes, WI.  He was born on January 8, 1936 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Wallace Irvine and Ethel (Byus) Mueller. 

Bart graduated in 1955 from Harding High School.  He furthered his education with a B.A. from Macalester College.  It was at Macalester that Bart met the first love of his life, Patty Mather and they were wed on January 31, 1959.  Bart started his career in Sales with Federated Insurance in Owatonna before taking a position with 3M.  He moved around frequently for 3M but enjoyed his assignment in Denver, CO the most.  It was there he got to enjoy his love for alpine skiing on amazing mountains, a love he shared with his family.  Bart was proud to be a member of the National Ski Patrol.  Bart also reminisced fondly of the many duck and pheasant hunting trips he had with his dad and friends and was especially fond of his dog, Lolly, one of the best hunting dogs he ever knew, she was his pride and joy.   Bart also loved a good western movie with John Wayne being his hero.  Upon retirement, he was able to share his time between the beautiful Winter Park, CO area and the serenity of the Northwoods on Upper Eau Claire Lake.  Some years after Patty’s passing Bart was blessed to find love again with Lynne, his wife of 15 years.  Bart and Lynne enjoyed a wonderful life together filled with love, family, travel, and many hours on the golf course.  The two of them won the Hidden Greens Golf Club couples league championship in 2020.  Bart was a man of great faith and a very active member of the Barnes Community Church and Iron River and Barnes Ancient Landmark Mason Lodge #210.  Bart recently received recognition as a Master Mason of 60 years of which he was very honored.  Bart was a loving husband, father, grandfather (Papa) and great-grandfather who is dearly missed.

Bart is survived by his wife, Lynne Mueller of Barnes, WI; his children, Karin (Jack) Conrad and Suzie (Joe) Lovato, both of Winter Park, CO area; his grandchildren, Stephanie, Anna, Janni, Megan, Davis, Krista and Dillon; his great-grandchildren, Grayson, Gavin, Ryan, Luke and David; his sister-in-law, Jean Mather; and many dear friends.

In addition to his parents, Bart is preceded in death by his first wife, Patty; his brother, Ted Mueller and wife Lorrie; and his brother-in-law, Jim Mather.

A memorial service will be held with visitation starting at 11:30 am, service at noon, please join us for lunch after in the adjacent fellowship hall on October 19, 2024 at the Barnes Community Church, 3200 County Highway N in Barnes, WI.  A private family Celebration of Life will be held this next summer with the interment of Bart’s ashes in Acacia Park Cemetery in Mendota Heights, MN.

Cards may also be mailed to 3535 Lake Road, Barnes, WI  54873.  Please make any donations to Barnes Community Church Memorial Garden Fund to which Bart was instrumental in planning.

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