JAMES N. MUELLER Mr. James Mueller of Pound, formerly of Port Washington, passed away at The Bay At Suring Nursing Home in Suring early Saturday morning, May 23, 2020. He was 87 years old. Jim was born in Port Washington on June 16, 1932, son of Frederick and Minnie Sauer Mueller. He attended local schools before joining the US Navy. On October 11, 1958, Jim was united in marriage with Janet Luedtke at St. Peter United Church of Christ Church in Saukville. The couple lived on Chestnut Street in Port Washington. Mr. Mueller worked on the assembly line at Trak International, later becoming a foreman. He retired after more than 40 years on the job. Jim and Jan moved to Pound in 1999 to enjoy their retirement. Mr. Mueller was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Port Washington and a member of VFW 5373. He loved snowmobiling, hunting, fishing early in the morning, ice fishing, birdwatching and attending auctions. He enjoyed working in the yard, putzing with repairs and painting around the house. He was a bit of a homebody and would only go on vacation if Jan forced him to. Jim was also an avid reader and could often be found with a good Louis L'Amour western in his hand. Survivors include his wife Jan, their daughters Sandi Mueller of Port Washington, Cathy (Anthony) Molitor of Sheboygan and Joyce Mueller, also of Port Washington, three grandchildren: Andrea (Ryan) Ehrlich of West Bend, Justin Molitor of Sheboygan and Emmalee Mueller of Grafton. He is further survived by five great-grandchildren: Mason, Hunter and McKenna Ehrlich, Leonardo and Gabriella Molitor, brother Frederick (Carol) Mueller of Milwaukee, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. He is preceded in death by brothers Jerold, John "Jake" (the late Joan), and Ronald Mueller, sisters Deloris Mueller and Joyce Kartheiser and his beloved canine friends Burpy and Magic. Funeral Services will be held at 6PM on Thursday, June 4th at the Eernisse Funeral Home in Port Washington. Pastor John Klieve will preside. He will be laid to rest the following day with Military Honors at Union Cemetery, Port Washington. The family will receive visitors at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-6PM. We ask that you please keep Social Distancing Protocol in mind. Memorials, if desired are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association. The Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements; online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .