Colleen Ann Mueller

Colleen Ann Mueller, age 82, of Jordan, MN, passed away on March 14, 2025. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM with Visitation time from 9:30 - 10:45 AM on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 2nd St E, Jordan, MN 55352. Father Neil Bakker will preside. Colleen will be laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine.

Colleen Ann was born in New Prague, MN to Wilmer and Elizabeth (Davis) Scharf and was the second oldest of five children. She attended Catholic school, where she developed a passion for playing the piano. She graduated from New Prague High School and soon after, married and was blessed with three children, Brenda, Brian, and Michelle. The couple would later go their separate ways.

Colleen dedicated many years to homemaking, cleaning houses, gardening, and canning produce from the family farm. Her love for family gatherings and her dedication to working on the farm were evident throughout her life. She was also an avid QVC shopper, with UPS frequently visiting the house to deliver her treasures. Colleen had an affinity for Coke and cherished her pet dogs throughout the years.

A talented florist, Colleen often created beautiful flower arrangements for others and enjoyed working with ceramics. She was known for her exceptional cooking and baking skills and was famous for bringing her renowned potato salad and wienies to events. She took great pleasure in playing dice games and cards with her family and spending as much time with them as she could.

Colleen met the love of her life, Manley, at Wally's Tavern, and they shared many happy years together. They were united in marriage on March 19, 1988, at home in Jordan, MN. They delighted in attending garage sales and church festivals, particularly at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and enjoyed frequent visits to Mystic Lake.

Colleen will be remembered as a beautiful, hardworking, giving, and caring person who touched the lives of many. She leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication to her family, and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Colleen will be missed by husband, Manley Mueller; children, Brenda (Donald) Kahnke, Brian (Linda) Trost, Michelle (Kevin) Soller; step-sons, Jeffrey (Tammy) Mueller and Steven (Kelsey) Mueller; grandchildren, Nicholas (Brianna Poppe) Kahnke, Tyler (Jordan) Kahnke, Jenny (Stephen) Dvorak, Chad Trost, Jessica (Eric) Anderson, Holly Trost, Ryan (Kailey) Soller, Brandon Soller, Kelly (Micah) Tweeten; step-grandchildren, Jasemine, Zepplin, Sterling, Willow, and Remi Mueller; 21 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Parker, Pat (Mike) Elsenpeter, Peggy (Scott) Terwilliger; sister-in-law, Pat Scharf; and other nieces, nephews, family and friends.

She is preceded in death by granddaughter, Jennifer Kahnke; parents, Wilmer and Elizabeth Scharf; brother, Allen Scharf; brother-in-law, Pete Parker.