Wayne was born in East St. Louis, IL and graduated from Belleville West High School.
Wayne worked most of his career in foundry maintenance. He was a quiet man who loved black coffee and his family.
Wayne is survived by his mother Betty Mueller, two children Tony (Laurie Waterhouse) Mueller and Brandy (Derek) McClure; his grandchildren Hayden(9) and Oliver(6) McClure; his siblings Bill (Sheri) Mueller, David Mueller, Ann (Robert) Lee, and Ron Mueller.
He is preceded in death by his father Melvin Mueller, and brother Don Mueller.
A private service will be held, in lieu of flowers or memorial donations, his children request scheduled visits with them and/or his mother Betty.
The family of Wayne Mueller wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Delmar Gardens of O'fallon, and Mercy Hospice.