Nancy Lee Mueller

Nancy Lee Mueller, 76, of Apple Valley, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Deer Crest Assisted Living in Red Wing surrounded by family. She was born on June 26, 1948 to Robert J. and Catherine Marie (Rhodes) Horst in St. Paul. Nancy graduated from Ramsey High School in Roseville, class of 1966.

Nancy was united in marriage to Dennis Henry Mueller on September 3, 1971 in St. Paul. She worked for many years as a teacher's aid for special education at Scott Highlands Middle School in Apple Valley. Nancy enjoyed reading and baking. She loved getting friends and family together for the holidays and cooking for them. Nancy also enjoyed swimming and vacationing at cabins on the lakes up north. She especially loved her bulldogs.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Dennis; son, Jeffery (Jen) Mueller; daughter, Kristin (Mark) Jahnz; and grandchildren, Catherine and August Jahnz, and Gage, Gavin, Gabrielle, and Graiden Mueller. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Catherine; and her brothers, Robert and Jimmy Horst.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel in Red Wing with a visitation one hour prior to the service from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. also at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.