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.
