Pallbearers were Francis J. McMahon, Earl Jentsch, Alvin W. Martens, Ralph G. Sutherland, Harry Kruse, and Herman Vogt.

A quartet, Martha Mae (Mrs. Nick C.) Schrum, Emma (Mrs. Albert) Dietz, Ray Pratt, and Clifford M. Johnson sang. Mrs. Bonita Hagedorn was organist.

Henry Mueller was born at Heiligan-Hafen, Schleswig Holstein, Germany, December 2, 1867.

At the age of 15 he came to the United States to live with an uncle in Davenport. He remained in Davenport, where he attended Business College, until he was 21. After leaving there, he worked in Avoca and Walnut before coming to Manning in 1892.

Mr. Mueller was one of the early men to open a business in Manning. For several years he operated both a furniture store and an undertaking business. He sold the latter to the Ohde brothers some time ago but operated the furniture store for more than 50 years, until time of his death.

He was married to Miss Anna Wiese of Manning, January 15, 1896.

He is survived by his wife, a son, Elmer, and a sister in Germany.

Business places in Manning were closed during the funeral.
Carroll Daily Times Herald January 9, 1947

Henry Mueller, Businessman At Manning, is Dead
Henry Mueller, who been in the furniture business here continuously since opening his store years ago, died at his home last night, January 5, 1947.

He succumbed to an illness of about four weeks. Funeral services to be at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Ohde Funeral Home. The Rev. Arthur Raeside, minister of the Presbyterian Church, will officiate.

Mr. Mueller, a native of Germany, came to Davenport, Iowa, at the age of 16 years to live with an uncle and aunt. After leaving Davenport, he worked at Avoca and Hancock before locating in Manning 57 years ago.

His wife, who survives, has assisted him in the furniture store since it was established.

Their son Elmer, has been associated in business with them since 1930. His duties interrupted by four years' service in the Army, were resumed in November 1945.
Carroll Daily Times Herald January 6, 1947