Danny "Spud" Muller

Mr. Danny Spud Muller, 86, of Carthage, IL passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage.

He was born August 25, 1929 in Richland Center, WI, the son of Lou and Ruth Muller. On December 26, 1964 he married Doris Rogers in Winona, MN. She preceded him in death on March 29, 2014.

Mr. Muller served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He operated the crusher machine for Turner Stone in Dallas City and later Cessford Construction for 42 years. He loved baseball and football, especially the White Sox and Packers. He also enjoyed fishing and mushrooming. He was a member of the Burnside Christian Church where he served as Deacon.

He is survived by one daughter, Angie Cochran of Argyle, IA, one son, Corrie Muller of Dallas City, two grandchildren, Daniel Joseph Frintzjunker of Burlington, IA and Gavin John Muller of Dallas City, one great-granddaughter, Autumn Marie Fritzjunker, one brother Kenley Muller of South Beloit, WI, two sistsers, Betty Cook of Rockford, IL and Kathy Leatherberry of Ontario, WI and one sister-in-law, Ruth Muller of La Farge, WI.

He was preceded in death by his wife, one sister, three brothers and his step-mother, Beulah Muller.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 at Banks and Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City with Mark Pettit officiating. Burial with Military Rites will follow in the Harris Cemetery near Dallas City. The family will meet with friends from 9:00 AM until time of services. A memorial fund has been established for the Burnside Christian Church.