"I met Connie when she was about 13-14. I had begun going out w/her older brother David Klassen and for the age diference between us she and I became best friends. She would come visit when I lived in Plainview, on my days off. She was not very intersted in school, her was too live and laugh. We did alot of that, especially on our "School Trips" to Nelson, Wisc. I wasn't yet leagal to drink in MN and she wasn't legal to drink, but somehow she and I figured out that it MUST be okay for both of us to drink in Nelson. She and I maintained a very close relationship throughout so many years and she was one of the 1st people I would look up when I would fly home to MN. We always laughed...And Connie NEVER sneezed just once, it was always 3 sneezes, no more no less. I was heartbroken when I heard and am grateful to have signed her guestbook. I loved her way back when we 1st met and I will love and miss her, ALWAYS AND FOREVER, Lu Anne L Young"
In loving memory of
Connie Faye Mueller
December 24, 1958 - May 6, 2011
Connie Faye Mueller, 52 of Elba, died Friday, May 6, 2011 at Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, with her family by her side, from injuries sustained in an accident.
Connie was born December 24, 1958 to Kenneth and Faye (Stettler) Klassen. She worked as a waitress at the Aviary and Rainbow Café in Rochester and at the Dover-Eyota Schools. On March 27, 2009 she married Ron Mueller at the Little Brown Church in Iowa.
She enjoyed every minute spent with her family and friends. She also enjoyed riding motorcycle, watching Westerns and always liked to have a good time.
Connie is survived by her husband, Ron; daughter, Tara (Jesse) Davidson of Rochester and her father, Brian Jungers; step-son, Kyle (Erin) Mueller of St. Charles; grandchildren, Alex Heaser and Brayden Mueller; siblings, David (Nancy) Klassen of Rochester, Kay (Jim) Hall of Elgin, Larry Klassen of Plainview; Ron's seven brothers and sisters and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be 5 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in St. Charles.
Please share a memory of Connie in her online guestbook and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/217698
Tributes
"Well I really don't know where to start. I'm in shock.I'm so sorry for all of Connies family, you all might everything to her as she did to you.Its been so long time since our Texas days.I will always remenber all the great times we all shared.I just seen this today my heart is hurting.i know Connie was greeted at heavens door by angels.Love Always Julie (JP)"
"I had not seen Connie for awhile, but everytime I did she was always there to give me a great big hug and always wanting to know how the family was doing and how I was. I will miss that, but will never foget and always remember. Tara & Alex, I am so very sorry for your loss and I hope you know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers and if you need anything at all I am here! Here is a poem that I just love so I wanted to share it with you, it is so very true! In Our Hearts We thought of you with love today. But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday. And days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories. And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake. With which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our heart.. Love -n- God Bless Always, Your friend, Brandy "
" When somebody dies, a cloud turns into an angel, and flies up to tell God to put another flower on a pillow. A bird gives the message back to the world, and sings a silent prayer that makes the rain cry. People dis- appear, but they never really go away. The spirits up there put the sun to bed, wake up grass, and spin the earth in dizzy circles. Sometimes you can see them dancing in a cloud during the day-time, when they're supposed to be sleeping. They paint the rain- bows and also the sunsets and make waves splash and tug at the tide. They toss shooting stars and listen to wishes. And when they sing wind- songs, they whisper to us, don't miss me too much. The view is nice and I'm doing just fine. ~Ashley "
"May God heal the pain in your heart so that you have nothing but the good memories in your heart. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Dear family & friends of Connie~ She was such a fun loving person who will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to all of you and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Please know that she loved each and every one of you. Take care."
"So sorry for your loss. She will be missed"
"Connie & were classmates at PHS. She was always a fun and caring person with a warm smile. I pray that she has found her place in Heaven."
"My heart is with you all. Connie - I'll forever cherish our Texas days - rest in peace, beautiful one."
"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Connie and Ron's family: You will find comfort in memories of the good times together and we pray that God heal your sorrow and be with you in the days ahead. May Connie rest in peace. "
"To a dear friend, may you and family find peace. Love you.... Toots"
"Loosing a parent is so very hard, Rod & I would like to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with the two of you and your family."
"Connie I will never forget the many mornings and lunch times I spent at the rainbow cafe and sharing stories and laughs. May God watch over your family and may you rest in peace."
"I am Connie's California cousin. My father is her late mother's younger brother, Earl Stettler. With the recent passing of Faye, my Aunt, this comes as a big surprise. I've only been around Connie a few times, and have met her daughter Tara. Family is family and even though far away my heart aches for her immediate family. I loved my Aunt Faye and Connie as well. May her body be comforted from all sorrow and pain. My blessings are with my family that has lost someone special. Amen."
"I found a picture I had of Connie way back when we were in elementary school. She had on a beautiful pastel colored dress, I always remember her smile and how pretty she looked in that dress with her long blonde hair. She was a dear friend. Rest in peace Connie. You will be missed. God bless you and your family."
"I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all."
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"Ron and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you all. Leah"
"I met Connie when she waitressed at Rainbow across from St. Mary's. She always had a smile on her face and something to say about Tony, her boss. I didn't see her for quite a few years, until she was in the hospital a few months back. I didn't even recognize her. She thanked me over and over for visiting at St. Mary's with her and discussed all the terrible things that she'd lately been through. God Bless you Connie--Your new world is pain free."
"Ron - My sympathies for your loss...God Bless!"
"Was so saddened to hear of the news Connie. I really enjoyed knowing you as classmates when we were sooo young. May you Rest-In-Peace forever my friend........"