Erhardt Mueller, Head of Tobacco Firm 40 Years, Dies
Erhardt Mueller, for forty years engaged in the cigar business in Springfield, died at 5:10 p.m. yesterday at St. John's hospital. He was 69 years old. Death followed an illness of three years from heart trouble. He entered the hospital several days ago.
One of the city's best known merchants, Mr. Mueller had operated a cigar store at 227 South Fifth street since 1899. In 1900 his brother-in-law, Joseph C. Kunz, became associated with him and the two men had operated the store together since that time.
Mr. Mueller was born March 15, 1869, at Petersburg. He came to Springfield in his youth. In 1899 he opened the cigar store, engaging in the manufacturing and retailing of cigars and tobacco. In 1901 he abandoned the manufacturing of cigars, and since that time had been active in the distribution, both wholesale and retail, of tobaccos.
Since his illiness he had been unable to be in the store in an active capacity, spending most of his time at his home on Lake Springfield at Cotton Hill where he resided for the last two years. For many years previously he made his home at 101 South Grand avenue west.
Mr. Mueller was quite active in Republican politics some years ago and served several terms as a member of the Sangamon county board of supervisors. He was a charter member of the Springfield Rotary club and also held membership in the Mercantile club and Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; two brothers, John, city, and Charles, Chicago; and one sister, Miss Rose Mueller, Decatur.
Remains were removed to the Ellinger & Kunz funeral home where they may be viewed from 2 to 10 p.m. tomorrow. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament church. Msgr. M.A. Tarrent will officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Ill., Saturday, December 31, 1938, page 1
Erhardt Mueller, for forty years engaged in the cigar business in Springfield, died at 5:10 p.m. yesterday at St. John's hospital. He was 69 years old. Death followed an illness of three years from heart trouble. He entered the hospital several days ago.
One of the city's best known merchants, Mr. Mueller had operated a cigar store at 227 South Fifth street since 1899. In 1900 his brother-in-law, Joseph C. Kunz, became associated with him and the two men had operated the store together since that time.
Mr. Mueller was born March 15, 1869, at Petersburg. He came to Springfield in his youth. In 1899 he opened the cigar store, engaging in the manufacturing and retailing of cigars and tobacco. In 1901 he abandoned the manufacturing of cigars, and since that time had been active in the distribution, both wholesale and retail, of tobaccos.
Since his illiness he had been unable to be in the store in an active capacity, spending most of his time at his home on Lake Springfield at Cotton Hill where he resided for the last two years. For many years previously he made his home at 101 South Grand avenue west.
Mr. Mueller was quite active in Republican politics some years ago and served several terms as a member of the Sangamon county board of supervisors. He was a charter member of the Springfield Rotary club and also held membership in the Mercantile club and Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; two brothers, John, city, and Charles, Chicago; and one sister, Miss Rose Mueller, Decatur.
Remains were removed to the Ellinger & Kunz funeral home where they may be viewed from 2 to 10 p.m. tomorrow. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament church. Msgr. M.A. Tarrent will officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Ill., Saturday, December 31, 1938, page 1
Erhardt Mueller, Head of Tobacco Firm 40 Years, Dies
Erhardt Mueller, for forty years engaged in the cigar business in Springfield, died at 5:10 p.m. yesterday at St. John's hospital. He was 69 years old. Death followed an illness of three years from heart trouble. He entered the hospital several days ago.
One of the city's best known merchants, Mr. Mueller had operated a cigar store at 227 South Fifth street since 1899. In 1900 his brother-in-law, Joseph C. Kunz, became associated with him and the two men had operated the store together since that time.
Mr. Mueller was born March 15, 1869, at Petersburg. He came to Springfield in his youth. In 1899 he opened the cigar store, engaging in the manufacturing and retailing of cigars and tobacco. In 1901 he abandoned the manufacturing of cigars, and since that time had been active in the distribution, both wholesale and retail, of tobaccos.
Since his illiness he had been unable to be in the store in an active capacity, spending most of his time at his home on Lake Springfield at Cotton Hill where he resided for the last two years. For many years previously he made his home at 101 South Grand avenue west.
Mr. Mueller was quite active in Republican politics some years ago and served several terms as a member of the Sangamon county board of supervisors. He was a charter member of the Springfield Rotary club and also held membership in the Mercantile club and Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; two brothers, John, city, and Charles, Chicago; and one sister, Miss Rose Mueller, Decatur.
Remains were removed to the Ellinger & Kunz funeral home where they may be viewed from 2 to 10 p.m. tomorrow. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament church. Msgr. M.A. Tarrent will officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Ill., Saturday, December 31, 1938, page 1
Erhardt Mueller, for forty years engaged in the cigar business in Springfield, died at 5:10 p.m. yesterday at St. John's hospital. He was 69 years old. Death followed an illness of three years from heart trouble. He entered the hospital several days ago.
One of the city's best known merchants, Mr. Mueller had operated a cigar store at 227 South Fifth street since 1899. In 1900 his brother-in-law, Joseph C. Kunz, became associated with him and the two men had operated the store together since that time.
Mr. Mueller was born March 15, 1869, at Petersburg. He came to Springfield in his youth. In 1899 he opened the cigar store, engaging in the manufacturing and retailing of cigars and tobacco. In 1901 he abandoned the manufacturing of cigars, and since that time had been active in the distribution, both wholesale and retail, of tobaccos.
Since his illiness he had been unable to be in the store in an active capacity, spending most of his time at his home on Lake Springfield at Cotton Hill where he resided for the last two years. For many years previously he made his home at 101 South Grand avenue west.
Mr. Mueller was quite active in Republican politics some years ago and served several terms as a member of the Sangamon county board of supervisors. He was a charter member of the Springfield Rotary club and also held membership in the Mercantile club and Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; two brothers, John, city, and Charles, Chicago; and one sister, Miss Rose Mueller, Decatur.
Remains were removed to the Ellinger & Kunz funeral home where they may be viewed from 2 to 10 p.m. tomorrow. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament church. Msgr. M.A. Tarrent will officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Ill., Saturday, December 31, 1938, page 1
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