Walter H. Mueller

In Loving Memory of

Walter H.
Mueller
age 86
Lovingly remembered by his wife Bette, 
son Terry, and grandchildren Natalie & Jaxon.
Walter was predeceased by his son Jim.

Died
April 18, 2024
Pembina-Manitou Health Centre
Manitou, Manitoba

Funeral Service
Friday, April 26, 2024
St. Andrews United Church
Manitou, Manitoba
2:00 p.m.

Interment ~ Manitou Community Cemetery

In lieu of flowers donations in memory 
of Walter may be made to 
Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation
Box 535, Manitou, Manitoba R0G 1G0

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Walter Haslem Mueller of Manitou, MB, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024 at the age of 86.Walter was born on May 23, 1937 to Otto and Florence Mueller (nee Jordan) in Manitou. He attended Manitou Consolidated School and was the sole graduate in 1955. After attending the University of Manitoba and working in Winnipeg, he moved back to Manitou to work at Mueller’s Hardware with his father and brother Lewis. He married Bette Louise Boote of Kaleida on August 21 1964 and they welcomed sons Terry (1968) and Jim (1970). Walter and Bette provided the opportunity for them to participate in many activities and sports.

Walter was active and instrumental in community institutions and sports. He enjoyed playing, coaching, and being involved with several sports during his youth and continuing well into later years. While a member of Pembina Valley Oldtimers, a team he organized, he and Bette enjoyed several trips to hockey tournaments across the country. Organized sports in Southern Manitoba owe their survival, in part, to the tireless efforts of Walter. He received many accolades. In 2002, Walter was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame, as both a player and builder. He was previously named to the Manitoba Honour Society for his lifetime in baseball. In 1988, he received the ‘Sports Builder Award’ from Central Region Sports Association. 1991 brought the Dr. Fern Letain Memorial Award for outstanding contribution to minor hockey in Pembina Valley. Walter also received a plaque for dedicated service to the Pembina Valley Minor Hockey Association for serving on the executive from 1982-1998.

Walter served on the Manitou Town Council for 35 years, and then as Mayor for over 12 years. In 1988, Walter received from the Government of Canada, a Certificate of Merit and Gold Medal in recognition of community involvement.

Walter was also a part of many other community organizations including the Manitou Golf Club, St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Vestry, Kinsmen, K-40, Central Region Sport Committee, Manitou Merchants’ Assoc., Manitoba Urban Municipalities, Manitou Log House and the Nellie McClung’s Homes of Manitou. 

In later years, Walter enjoyed visits with his grandchildren Natalie and Jaxon. Riding in Walter’s golf cart was often a highlight. A favourite outing for Walter and Jaxon were Winnipeg Goldeyes’ baseball games as they shared a passion for the game.

He is survived by his wife Bette, brother Lewis Mueller (Ella), son Terry Mueller, granddaughter Natalie Mueller, grandson Jaxon Mueller and sisters in law Beverly Boote and Lynne Bergman. He was predeceased by his beloved son Jim, his parents, two sisters Marie Angers (Pat) and Lorna Rolling (Lloyd). He will be greatly missed by not only his family but his community.

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