Royce W. Mueller, age 90, of rural Buffalo, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2025 at Silver Creek Community Church, Maple Lake, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Maple Lake.
Royce William Mueller was born on February 5, 1935, in Hamburg, Minnesota, to Herman and Lucille (Herrmann) Mueller. As a boy, Royce attended school in Young America at St. John’s Lutheran School. He served his country in the US Army from 1958-1960. On April 25, 1958, he married Lois Jean Rozenberg at Silver Creek Reformed Church. They made their home in the country outside of Maple Lake, where they raised their three children.
Royce dedicated 36 years to Mammoth Industries, where he worked in the heating and cooling industry, retiring in 1998. Following his retirement, Royce continued working as a farmhand for Gene Smith Farms, where his love for the land and commitment to hard work remained a guiding force in his life.
An active member of Silver Creek Community Church, Royce devoted many years to serving on the consistory and as an usher, embodying the spirit of community and service. His faith was a cornerstone of his life, and he instilled that same sense of reverence and duty in his family.
Royce was also a lover of the great outdoors, finding joy in snowmobiling, camping, and fishing-activities that provided him with countless cherished memories alongside his loved ones. Whether he was puzzling late into the night or spending precious moments with family, he always created an atmosphere of warmth and joy. Royce lived a rich life having loved deeply and served faithfully.
Royce is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lois of Buffalo; children, Kimberly Mueller of Finley, ND, Kathy Jensen of Buffalo, and Steven (Ann) Mueller of Maple Lake; 7 grandchildren, Daniel (Jessica) Bromstad, Mark Bromstad (Lona Kratz), Joshua (Rachel) Klemz, Amanda (Matt) Farber, Nichole (Mandel) Dye, Katelynn (Sean) Rush, and Olivia Mueller; 7 great-grandchildren, Jacob, Kylie, Aubrey, Parker, Levi, Maliek, and Aniyah; siblings, Lavonne (Earl) Keusemann, Dennis (Louise) Mueller, David (Betsy) Mueller, Larry Mueller, and Charlene (Ronald) Kroells, all of Norwood Young America; brother-in-law, Melvin Rozenberg of Maple Lake; and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Lucille Mueller; siblings, Douglas Mueller and Bonnie Mueller; parents-in-law, Dick and Alice Rozenberg; and sisters-in-law, Marlene Mueller, Bonnie Rozenberg, and Irene Hanson; and brother-in-law, Raymond Hanson.
Royce’s grandchildren will serve as urn bearers. Patti VanDorp will officiate. Krista Elsenpeter and Sarah Goelz will provide music for the service. Arrangements entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Service of Maple Lake.
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