Flanagan- Jean E. Mueller, 82, of Flanagan, IL formerly of Minonk, IL passed away at 6:24 pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at OSF St. James John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac, IL.

He was born on August 28, 1929 in rural Minonk, IL a son of Meinet and Marie Tesch Mueller.

Surviving are one son, Mark Mueller of Nevada; one daughter, Amanda Mueller of Nevada; two sisters, JoHanna (Herman) Seggerman of Secor, IL; Helen (Joyce) Mueller of Grand Rapids, MI; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two sisters.

Jean farmed and worked in the Minonk area most of his life. He owned and operated Jean's Tap in Minonk from 1968-1972 and retired from SMF in 1994.

Cremation rites will be accorded and graveside services will be held at a later date. Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso is handling the arrangements for the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Flanagan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.