Jeffrey M. Muelken
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On December 9, 2016 @ 11:45 am In 2016,Obituaries | 7 Comments
Jeffrey M. Muelken, of Prior Lake, passed away the evening of December 8, 2016 at the age of 60. A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 10:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside. Pat Hayes, Jim Muelken, Todd Farrell, Chris Caduff, Brian Marsh, Mark Muelken, Andy Platt and Steve Boegemann will act as pallbearers. Jeff will be laid to rest at Credit River Cemetery.
Jeff was born to Clarence and Ethel Muelken on May 31, 1956. He was the youngest of eight children, and loved growing up on the family farm in Credit River. Jeff graduated from Lakeville High School. Family was always so important to Jeff, and he was a wonderful father to his children, Jason and Sarah.
For the past 20+ years, Jeff worked as a custodian in local schools. He loved his work and made many wonderful friends in the Prior Lake and Lakeville school districts. In his spare time, Jeff loved to play cards, especially Euchre and 313. He also enjoyed reading and watching movies. Jeff was an avid sports fan and loved all of the MN teams. He even played in a fantasy football league.
Jeff had many interests, but the most important things in his life were his family and faith. Jeff loved being with his kids, grandkids, siblings and all of his extended family. He never missed a family reunion and was so good to everyone in his family. Jeff also had a very deep faith. He went to church every week, and was a strong believer.
After a number of health complications, Jeff passed away at Fairview Southdale Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor and a kind heart. Jeff will be missed by his children, Jason (Cristina) Muelken and Sarah (David Lipinski) Tartaglia; grandchildren, Fredrico, Angelo, Rita, Ashley and Korall; siblings, Bev (Dick) Schmitz, Terry (Barb) Muelken, Marge (Ken) Farrell, Tom (Carol) Muelken, Pat (Larry) Caduff, Linda Platt and Jeanne Marsh; many loving relatives and friends
Jeff was greeted in Heaven by his parents, Clarence and Ethel Muelken and his nephew, Troy Farrell.
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Glynn, your words brought me to tears. I know my dad thought so kindly of you and he would be truly honored by your kind words and prayers. Thank you!
Jeff, we felt connection with you on many levels……thanks for the times and the stories! Our condolences to everyone in the family, He was a great guy and will always be remembered!
Laura and Richard
I didn’t know Jeff, but I knew Mom Ethel and Jeff’s sibs, Tom, Pat, Terry and Bev. You Muelkens are a wonderful and fun family. I am very sorry for your loss.
To the family of Jeff:
Hi, I am a teacher at Eastview Elementary in Lakeville and meet Jeff while he was a custodian in our building. Jeff and I connected because of our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. We had many discussions regarding our beliefs. Jeff was the kindest hearted person! I was sorry to hear he was sick, and saddened to hear that he passed away before I was able to visit him, but he is celebrating Jesus’ birth in heaven. Bonnie Mitchell
To the family of Jeff:
Hi, I am a teacher at Eastview Elementary in Lakeville and met Jeff while he was a custodian in our building. Jeff and I connected because of our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. We had many discussions regarding our beliefs. Jeff was the kindest hearted person! I was sorry to hear he was sick, and saddened to hear that he passed away before I was able to visit him, but he is celebrating Jesus’ birth in heaven. Bonnie Mitchell
To the Family of Jeff Muelken,
I am a school psychologist in Lakeville and met Jeff in the various buildings we shared over the past years. He had such a kind heart and ready smile. My condolences to you all. May you feel the arms of the Lord wrap around you during this time of grief.
Kari Hastad
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To: The Family of Jeff Muelken,
I am saddened to hear about the passing away of Jeff Muelken, someone I considered a great friend. I wish to express to all of his family members, my deepest Sympathy. Especially to his children, his brothers and sisters and all the members of Jeff’s immediate family. Jeff was the kindest person, you would have ever wanted to meet. We were all better off for knowing Jeff. One thing I will miss about Jeff is that unmistakable smile and his sense of humor. I know he will be missed by all those who knew him. I know I will miss him. Seeing Jeff pass away the way he did, doesn’t make it any easier for us to let him go, but let him go we must. Things Jeff left undone must stay that way. Jeff was sick for a long time and he has suffered long enough and that is worth our tears. Be strengthened by the fact that he suffers no more. Jeffrey M. Muelken, now belongs to the ages, but we liked it better when he belonged to us. He now lives on only in our memory. He is home he is free. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Muelken family, at this sorrowful time as you mourn the passing of your beloved Jeff.
Sincerely,
GLYNN A. CROOKS
A Member of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community