Gary Mueth

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Gary Henry Mueth, 69, of Freeburg, IL, born February 17, 1949, in Red Bud, IL, died Friday, November 9, 2018, at his residence, with his loving wife by his side.

Gary was the owner of Bel-Clair Electric, Inc. and worked as an electrician and an electrical contractor before his retirement.  He was a 47 year member of the I.B.E.W. Local 309, having joined in 1971.  Mr. Mueth was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Freeburg, IL, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  Gary was a talented musician and played with the Vincels band in the 1960s and with the Majestic Country Band in the 1970s and 1980s.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, LaVergne George Mueth; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Marvin G. and Bernice A. Huebner.

Surviving are his wife of nearly 50 years, Diane, nee Huebner, Mueth, whom he married December 6, 1968;
two sons, Scott M. (Amy) Mueth,
and Brett H. (Jennifer) Mueth, both of Freeburg, IL;
five grandchildren, Brandon, Haley, Allicyn, Evan and Owen;
his mother, Edith E., nee Davis, Mueth of Red Bud, IL;
three brothers, Don C. (Barbara) Mueth of Shiloh,IL,
Hal L. (Kathy) Mueth of Ames, IL,
and Alan R. (Karla) Mueth of Red Bud, IL;
and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Freeburg, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation:  Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2018 and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, November 12, 2018 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Freeburg, IL.

Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 12, 2018, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Freeburg, IL with Rev. Earl Crecelius officiating.  Private family burial will follow at Gilbert Cemetery, Ames, IL.

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8 Comments on Gary Mueth

Carla McMullen said : Guest Report Nov 12, 2018 at 10:06 PM

We are deeply saddened to hear of Gary's passing. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family!

  • Freeburg
  • IL
Betty A Meyer said : Guest Report Nov 12, 2018 at 7:43 PM

Don and family, please know that Betty and I are very sorry for your loss. We pray the Lord is close in your time of need.

  • Belleville
  • IL
Greg Robert said : Guest Report Nov 11, 2018 at 7:07 PM

Gary was my guitar teacher when I was a youth. His music talent gave me a love for music that has been past onto my children and grandchildren. Our families love of music got its start with Gary. Many thanks. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Greg Robert

  • Red Bud
  • ILLINOIS
Wayne Ruhmann said : Guest Report Nov 11, 2018 at 12:01 AM

You are all in our prayers. Gary will be missed but many fond memories like working on the Cadillac

  • Red Bud
  • Il
Terry Fausz said : Guest Report Nov 10, 2018 at 11:15 PM

I have many a memory(ies) of learning guitar from you, teaching me notes and then bar chords. Then having to switch guitars with you because of my Fender Strat. You have made it so that that I have brought music with me through all my moving around the country and getting to bring music with me wherever I went.

  • Richfield
  • Minnesota
Jim Heyl said : Guest Report Nov 10, 2018 at 7:26 PM

It has been a long time since I had the honor of playing with the Vincels. Time and distance have tried to dim the memories, but Gary’s spirit cannot be forgotten or diminished. I have been honored to call him my friend and was blessed to have seen him at last year’s class reunion.

  • Holland
  • MI
Charles and Bertie Zipfel said : Guest Report Nov 10, 2018 at 2:54 PM

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

  • Grayslake
  • Illinois
Richard J Maes said : Guest Report Nov 10, 2018 at 12:55 AM

You are all in our prayers. So glad that we were able to get together and share memories last year and this year with Gary, Diane, Don, Barb, Edith, and the Vincels. Gary and you all are such a big part of our lives. Love you, Rich and Connie Maes.

  • CAVE CREEK
  • AZ

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