David B Mueller's Obituary
David B Mueller, 63, of Columbia Illinois, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis Missouri.
David proudly graduated from SIUE with his Master's in Sociology. He had various jobs, mostly in food service, over the years.
One of the main driving forces in David’s life was his love for music. He was a self-taught musician who played the guitar and keyboard. He sang and wrote some of his own music and could be found busking in downtown St. Louis and Soulard areas. David also enjoyed riding his bike, studying the topography of Southern Illinois, and fishing. He was a member of the Columbia Sportsman's Club.
David is survived by his four siblings, Norman (Peggy) Mueller of Edwardsville, Linda (James) Archer of Columbia, Kathleen Riester of Belleville, and Donna (Michael) Roth of Columbia. He is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews, and 7 great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by both parents, Norman and Julia Mueller.
David will be remembered for his free thinking, strong and colorful spirit, and wealth of knowledge on various topics.
There will be a private inurnment at a later date in Immaculate Conception Cemetery located in Columbia, Illinois.
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