Ben Mueller
January 01, 2012
Ben Mueller, 88, went to his sleep on January 1, 2012. Memorial service will be 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home.
For over 40 years, Ben was owner and operator of Deaton Feed & Grain on NE 44th Street in Des Moines. He was known affectionately as “Mr. Deaton” throughout the State of Iowa. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ben was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness and a longstanding member of the Highland Park Congregation.
A survivor of a diphtheria outbreak in the 1920’s, Ben carried within him a genuine kindness and impenetrable light that is demonstrative of one that understands the precious gift of life that is in each one of us. A supremely gentle man, he freely gave of himself to anyone he spoke to. Friday’s and Saturday’s saw crowds at Deaton Feed of those who simply cherished the opportunity to speak for a while with a man that was often called “the nicest man in the world.”
As a footstep follower of Christ, Ben was a wonderful friend, father and mentor to many. Ben was always up-building in his speech, always patient and forever forgiving.
Ben was especially blessed by his introduction and subsequent marriage to his wonderfully loving wife Joy. The two of them together were a lesson in true love and a glimpse of the Kingdom that is yet to come.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mueller, Clifford & Eleanor Bates, Douglas Bates and his daughter Melanie Sheldahl.
Ben is survived by his loving wife, Joy; children, Benjamin, Victoria Mayo, Steven Mayo, twelve grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, many cousins in Missouri, and millions of Brothers and Sisters in the faith.
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Becky Snyder
01/06/2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I meet Ben when I was just a kid. My Father and I lived just down the hill on NE 8th. I remember going to the feed store many many times. Ben was a great guy no matter how many times a day I'd go to the store he was always nice to me. It's hard when someone you love passes. My father was only 56yrs old when he left this earth.I still miss him so very much. Your lucky to of had him as long as you did.God be with you all.
Jeannette Wormuth
01/06/2012
Benny i have thought about you many times you worked with my Dad and with Lou at the packing house many years ago. you were always a wonderful man who taught a great lesson to many many people. the gift of kindness and love you shared with so many. God Bless you and my condolences to the family.