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Klaus Erik Mueller

March 20, 1936 - May 6, 2025
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Visitation
Ridgewood Church
2720 Lilly Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
Monday 5/12, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Service
Ridgewood Church
2720 Lilly Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
Monday 5/12, 10:30 am
Cemetery
Wisconsin Memorial Park
13235 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005
Monday 5/12, 12:30 pm
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ridgewood Baptist Church.

Klaus Erik Mueller, age 89, was born on March 20, 1936, in Tuttlingen, Germany and welcomed into his eternal home on May 6, 2025. Klaus was a devoted man of faith and an anchor for his family, friends, and church community. He will always be remembered and appreciated for his selflessness, loyalty, and service. HeContinue Reading

Kelly left a message on May 12, 2025:
Dad, I miss you already. I love you so much. Your Daughter Kelly.
Danielle Shryock left a message on May 12, 2025:
Dear Selma, I was deeply saddened to hear about Klaus’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Klaus was truly a kind and generous man. I will always remember his warm, sincere smile and the firm, friendly handshakes that made everyone feel genuinely welcomed. He had a remarkable way of making people feel seen and valued—something that speaks to the strength of his character and the depth of his heart. His commitment to Ridgewood Baptist Church and to the people in it was unwavering. He didn’t just attend—he truly belonged. Klaus valued relationships in a way that left a lasting impression on everyone he met, myself included. I hope you find comfort in the love that surrounds you and in the memories of a life so well lived. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With sympathy, Danielle Shryock
Peter Flessas left a message on May 9, 2025:
When I lost my own father Peter in 2018, Klaus quietly stepped into that empty space in my life—not just as my wife’s dad, but as a true father figure to me. From the very beginning, he never treated me like an outsider. He welcomed me as his own son. For someone who lost both parents within six months of each other, that kind of love and connection was a rare gift, and one I cherished deeply. If you’ve ever experienced the loss of a parent, you know the weight of that grief. And if you haven’t, it’s a sorrow we all must face one day—part of the universal rhythm of life. That truth is constant, no matter the path we walk. For my wife, losing her father is a profound and painful moment. I feel her grief. For me, this is the third time I’ve had to say goodbye to a parent. It never gets easier. I will always remember Klaus for his warmth, his wisdom, sense of humor and his steady, calming presence. I’ll miss him more than words can say.
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