Bruce E. Mueller, beloved husband, father, mentor and friend, age 67, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was born on July 2, 1946, in Appleton, to the late Elmer and Viola Mueller. Bruce graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School in 1964. He proudly served his country in the United…
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Bruce E. Mueller, beloved husband, father, mentor and friend, age 67, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was born on July 2, 1946, in Appleton, to the late Elmer and Viola Mueller. Bruce graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School in 1964. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1965 to 1972. He married Mary Henn in Appleton on October 8, 1977. Bruce was the founder and owner of B&B Racing Engines for over 40 years. He was recognized for many awards, including “Engine Builder of the Year” on multiple occasions and also contributed to numerous racing championships. Bruce was an active member in the local race community and his vision was to help the racers do what they need to keep racing and keep the sport alive. Most importantly, Bruce touched many lives through his love of racing and many friendships. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and a dedicated Green Bay Packer fan/shareholder.
Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Mary Mueller; three daughters: Tresa, Jenna and Jorja Mueller; beloved dogs: Molly, Frank and Weenie; father-in-law: Bill Henn Sr.; siblings-in-law: Sandy Walters, Carla (Kevin) Fisch, Nancy (Joe) Kunstman, Bill (Shelly) Henn Jr. and Brian (Jennie) Henn; along with nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Dorothy Henn; sister-in-law: Joann Henn; along with many close friends and other relatives.
A funeral service for Bruce will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at 11:00 AM at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME (537 N. Superior St., Appleton). Visitation will be held on Friday, May 16, 2014, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM as well as on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in his name.
Dad, you were taken far too soon. We love you and miss you already
Love,
Mary and the girls
Randy Bernardi
left a message on May 10, 2015:
Bruce,
It's now been a year since you passed on to everlasting life.
Wanted to let you know my B+B engine continues to hit on all four.
Randy
Sue Bobrowski
left a message on June 1, 2014:
Jorja, Zac told me of the passing of your dad and I'm so sorry to hear that. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Debb & Hal Atkinson
left a message on May 17, 2014:
Mary - We are so sorry for your loss. It's been awhile. By the pictures Bruce will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your girls. Say hi to the family for us.
ray jager
left a message on May 16, 2014:
It was my pleasure to be bruces friend and compeitor for over 20plus years you cannot count the time as to how many people bruce helped he was wisconsin short track saviour more than once to the mueller family bruce was truly one of the special peoplee god speed ray jager powersource racing engimes
Gordon Epping, CPA
left a message on May 16, 2014:
Rest in Peace my good friend. I an going to miss our visits at the tracks.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Travis Kvapil
left a message on May 16, 2014:
My deepest sympathies go out to the family. Bruce was such a generous man to me and countless other racers. I truly would never have been able to chase my dreams without the help of Bruce. Bruce had such a big heart and was willing to do whatever it took to get me to the track if we had any problems. I will forever be grateful to Bruce for his generosity and support he had for me.
You will be missed, Travis Kvapil
Augie Derenne and Family
left a message on May 16, 2014:
About 35 years ago I met Bruce at the Pit Stop Bar after the races at the age of eight years with my dad Augie. A couple years later I met him again at his engine shop. After nearly 30 years had passed, I met Bruce again on a trip with Tom Hockers to the engine shop. I hadn't seen Bruce for the last five years, but each time we met he was the same great man I met when I was just a little boy. Bruce was very kind and well liked. He always amazed me and impressed me each time we met again. Bruce will be missed by his family and friends, but not forgotten. Lord, please give all of Bruce's family and friends strength during this difficult time. Amen.
Conrad & Lisa Morgan
left a message on May 16, 2014:
Bruce was a great person. It is hard to find someone in the racing family that he has not helped. We will miss seeing him hustling through the pits to help someone with his great knowledge and experience. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Patty Groves Peters
left a message on May 15, 2014:
Thinking of you and wishing there were words to express the sympathy that goes out to you at this sad time in your life.
Gary Lamonte
left a message on May 15, 2014:
Bruce was not only our engine builder but a great friend of mine and my family's. It has been a great 15 year relationship which I will always cherish. Bruce would always stop by the trailer at the track and would talk to me and the crew. I will miss our weekly talks on the phone which were a lot the past fifteen years. Bruce was a great friend and all of us at Lamonte Motorsports will truly miss him. Our prayers are with Mary and the girls.
Monte
left a message on May 15, 2014:
Great Friend and Engine Builder...So Thankfull for the 30+ years I called him friend...Will miss him till we meet again...God Bless Mary and the girls...
John Goodwin
left a message on May 15, 2014:
Bruce was one of my favorite people in the world .He made me smile , a lot . I will me him greatly . My sincere condolences to the family .
Randy Bernardi
left a message on May 14, 2014:
So many great memories of Bruce over the many years that we knew each other. Our thoughts and prayers to the Mueller family.
Nancy Bloy Lang
left a message on May 14, 2014:
Mary, It has been years since I saw you. I was married to Jeff Bloy and he passed in 1979. When I saw Bruce's name, lots of memories came rushing back. I always enjoyed Bruce. He was such a nice man and then he found you and he was complete. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Nancy Bloy Lang
lori peters
left a message on May 14, 2014:
Mary - I send my condolences to you and the entire family for your lose. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. May you find some peace knowing he is in a better place.
DeeJay Brooks
left a message on May 13, 2014:
We have only been neighbors for 6 months, but Bruce became our 2 year old son Desi's favorite with his Big GMC truck and three dogs. Bruce always took that extra time to talk with Desi. Mary, our hearts and thoughts are with you and your daughters. Please know that any help needed is a few short steps next door. Much Love, Heidi, Desi, Grandma Suzanne and DJ
Dan & Linda VanderLey
left a message on May 13, 2014:
Linda and I are so sad to hear this news. Bruce was one of the good guys in this sport and we will miss him and his always cheerful personality. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary and all his family and friends.
Lowell/Sue Bennett
left a message on May 13, 2014:
Lowell and I send our prayers to you, Mary and the girls as you mourn a special person.
Douglas Burton Brown
left a message on May 13, 2014:
Bruce, One of a kind, you certainly were a friend and mentor to countless people, incredible memory, Gary Wiese and I were talking about it two weeks ago. Cindys right, Bruce and Bill are on the train together talking about old times.
David Hoerning
left a message on May 13, 2014:
Bruce.. your a Great man!! It has been an honor to have known you. With the help of a budget racer! Hanging out with the buds on a Thursday night playing cards are the nights I'll never forget.. rest in peace uncle Bruce!!
19x David Hoerning
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Carol Bucholtz
left a message on May 12, 2014:
My Prayers are with you Mary ,So hard to believe . We will be there for you :(
John & Sandy Mayer
left a message on May 12, 2014:
You have our condolences, So Sorry for your loss. Bruce was a great Man.
kurly7
left a message on May 12, 2014:
I will miss seeing Bruce at the track, mom always made sure he never left the trailer hungry. Thank You to Bruce and the boys from B&B for always giving me the best equipment possible for the track and on the street. I worked with him for about 10 years and was always proud to say I ran a B&B.
Cindy Behling / Behling Racing
left a message on May 12, 2014:
Mary, so sorry to hear the sad new about Bruce. I\'ll bet he\'s riding the dinner train about now with Bill. My condolences to you and your family.
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Randy Bernardi
left a message on May 10, 2015:
Bruce,
It's now been a year since you passed on to everlasting life.
Wanted to let you know my B+B engine continues to hit on all four.
Randy
Sue Bobrowski
left a message on June 1, 2014:
Jorja, Zac told me of the passing of your dad and I'm so sorry to hear that. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Debb & Hal Atkinson
left a message on May 17, 2014:
Mary - We are so sorry for your loss. It's been awhile. By the pictures Bruce will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your girls. Say hi to the family for us.
ray jager
left a message on May 16, 2014:
It was my pleasure to be bruces friend and compeitor for over 20plus years you cannot count the time as to how many people bruce helped he was wisconsin short track saviour more than once to the mueller family bruce was truly one of the special peoplee god speed ray jager powersource racing engimes
Gordon Epping, CPA
left a message on May 16, 2014:
Rest in Peace my good friend. I an going to miss our visits at the tracks.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Travis Kvapil
left a message on May 16, 2014:
My deepest sympathies go out to the family. Bruce was such a generous man to me and countless other racers. I truly would never have been able to chase my dreams without the help of Bruce. Bruce had such a big heart and was willing to do whatever it took to get me to the track if we had any problems. I will forever be grateful to Bruce for his generosity and support he had for me.
You will be missed, Travis Kvapil
Augie Derenne and Family
left a message on May 16, 2014:
About 35 years ago I met Bruce at the Pit Stop Bar after the races at the age of eight years with my dad Augie. A couple years later I met him again at his engine shop. After nearly 30 years had passed, I met Bruce again on a trip with Tom Hockers to the engine shop. I hadn't seen Bruce for the last five years, but each time we met he was the same great man I met when I was just a little boy. Bruce was very kind and well liked. He always amazed me and impressed me each time we met again. Bruce will be missed by his family and friends, but not forgotten. Lord, please give all of Bruce's family and friends strength during this difficult time. Amen.
Conrad & Lisa Morgan
left a message on May 16, 2014:
Bruce was a great person. It is hard to find someone in the racing family that he has not helped. We will miss seeing him hustling through the pits to help someone with his great knowledge and experience. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Patty Groves Peters
left a message on May 15, 2014:
Thinking of you and wishing there were words to express the sympathy that goes out to you at this sad time in your life.
Gary Lamonte
left a message on May 15, 2014:
Bruce was not only our engine builder but a great friend of mine and my family's. It has been a great 15 year relationship which I will always cherish. Bruce would always stop by the trailer at the track and would talk to me and the crew. I will miss our weekly talks on the phone which were a lot the past fifteen years. Bruce was a great friend and all of us at Lamonte Motorsports will truly miss him. Our prayers are with Mary and the girls.
Monte
left a message on May 15, 2014:
Great Friend and Engine Builder...So Thankfull for the 30+ years I called him friend...Will miss him till we meet again...God Bless Mary and the girls...
John Goodwin
left a message on May 15, 2014:
Bruce was one of my favorite people in the world .He made me smile , a lot . I will me him greatly . My sincere condolences to the family .
Randy Bernardi
left a message on May 14, 2014:
So many great memories of Bruce over the many years that we knew each other. Our thoughts and prayers to the Mueller family.
Nancy Bloy Lang
left a message on May 14, 2014:
Mary, It has been years since I saw you. I was married to Jeff Bloy and he passed in 1979. When I saw Bruce's name, lots of memories came rushing back. I always enjoyed Bruce. He was such a nice man and then he found you and he was complete. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Nancy Bloy Lang
lori peters
left a message on May 14, 2014:
Mary - I send my condolences to you and the entire family for your lose. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. May you find some peace knowing he is in a better place.
DeeJay Brooks
left a message on May 13, 2014:
We have only been neighbors for 6 months, but Bruce became our 2 year old son Desi's favorite with his Big GMC truck and three dogs. Bruce always took that extra time to talk with Desi. Mary, our hearts and thoughts are with you and your daughters. Please know that any help needed is a few short steps next door. Much Love, Heidi, Desi, Grandma Suzanne and DJ
Dan & Linda VanderLey
left a message on May 13, 2014:
Linda and I are so sad to hear this news. Bruce was one of the good guys in this sport and we will miss him and his always cheerful personality. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary and all his family and friends.
Lowell/Sue Bennett
left a message on May 13, 2014:
Lowell and I send our prayers to you, Mary and the girls as you mourn a special person.
Douglas Burton Brown
left a message on May 13, 2014:
Bruce, One of a kind, you certainly were a friend and mentor to countless people, incredible memory, Gary Wiese and I were talking about it two weeks ago. Cindys right, Bruce and Bill are on the train together talking about old times.
David Hoerning
left a message on May 13, 2014:
Bruce.. your a Great man!! It has been an honor to have known you. With the help of a budget racer! Hanging out with the buds on a Thursday night playing cards are the nights I'll never forget.. rest in peace uncle Bruce!!
19x David Hoerning
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Carol Bucholtz
left a message on May 12, 2014:
My Prayers are with you Mary ,So hard to believe . We will be there for you :(
John & Sandy Mayer
left a message on May 12, 2014:
You have our condolences, So Sorry for your loss. Bruce was a great Man.
kurly7
left a message on May 12, 2014:
I will miss seeing Bruce at the track, mom always made sure he never left the trailer hungry. Thank You to Bruce and the boys from B&B for always giving me the best equipment possible for the track and on the street. I worked with him for about 10 years and was always proud to say I ran a B&B.
Cindy Behling / Behling Racing
left a message on May 12, 2014:
Mary, so sorry to hear the sad new about Bruce. I\'ll bet he\'s riding the dinner train about now with Bill. My condolences to you and your family.
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