Lee Warren Muller, 95, of Walcott, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Better Living of Walcott. A visitation was held from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, at Calvary Church of Walcott. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 9, at the church. Memorials may be made to the Walcott American Legion or Calvary Church of Walcott. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Lee was born on Sept. 16, 1929, the son of Herbert and Dora (Heuer) Muller. He graduated from Davenport High School with the Class of 1948. Lee proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Lee was married to Nancy Erickson on Oct. 22, 1955. Nancy passed away in 1986. He later married Mary Ann Storjohann on July 4, 1987, in Walcott.
For 40 years, Lee dedicated himself to River Valley Elevator (formerly Farmers Elevator) in Walcott, retiring in 1994. Lee was involved in his community, serving as a proud member of the Walcott American Legion Post #548, Calvary Church of Walcott, and the American Schleswig-Holstein Heritage Society (ASHHS).
In his spare time, Lee enjoyed traveling and working in his yard. Most of all, he treasured the moments spent with his family, who were the cornerstone of his life. His kindness and commitment to serving others will be lovingly remembered.
Lee will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Ann; two daughters, Sharon (Verne) VanDeWalle of Durant and Suzanne (Paul Hart) Winkler of Davenport; three grandchildren, Mark (Karen) VanDeWalle, Madeline (Chase) Clemens and Anna Winkler; and three great-grandchildren, Nancy VanDeWalle, Elena and Calvin Clemens.
Lee was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy; and two brothers, Wesley and Stanley Muller.
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