William “Bill” Mudler, 77 of Largo, Florida died peacefully at home on Friday, June 21, 2024, with his wife and two daughters by his side.
Bill was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 9, 1947; the youngest son of Herbert and Angeline Mudler who preceded him in death in 1995 and 2015. He was also preceded in death by his eldest brother, Richard, in 2013, sister-in-law, Judy, in 2020, niece, Stephanie Hartwig in 1989 and brother-in-law, Terry Zdroik in 2021.
He married Mary Lynn Mudler on September 27, 1974, and they remained happily married until his departure from this earth. In addition to his wife Mary, Bill is survived by his daughters, Julie Armel (husband Greg) of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and Debby Phaneuf (husband Rich) of Trout Lake, Washington, as well as grandsons Carson, Brenton, and Justin Armel and granddaughter Avery Phaneuf. Bill is also survived by his brother Gordon Mudler of Scottsdale, Arizona, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bill served in the Army from 1968-1971, then professionally managed retail stores and started an accounting and tax firm with Mary working together over the years in Wisconsin and Florida. Bill loved spending time with his family and being with his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling all over, especially on cruises to different parts of the world. He also loved animals of all kinds and had numerous pets including dogs, cats, and horses.
Bill served as a deacon at Indian Rocks Baptist Church and sung in the choir until his illness prevented him from doing so. Before that, he helped lead several mission trips to Guatemala along with his wife through Calvary Baptist Church.
Bill will be buried at Florida National Cemetery (Bushnell, FL) in a private, family service. A celebration of life memorial service will take place at Indian Rocks Baptist Church at 10am on Friday June 28th, 2024 in the Student Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Bill’s name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or Indian Rocks Baptist Church Missions Fund.
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” Revelation 21:4
Karl and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Bill was truly a remarkable individual and a cherished friend. His kindness, warmth, and friendship will be greatly missed. Please know that we am here for you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his loved ones. May Bill’s memory be a source of comfort and strength to you all.
Bill was such a godly influence. I had the pleasure of serving in Russia with him on 2 mission trips. Praying for Mary and the family, I know how special they all were to him. Thankful to know we’ll see him again one day.
We had the privilege of serving with and under Bill on several Guatemala mission trips. He served as a leader in the style of Jesus Himself. He led with purpose, patience, encouragement, humility, humor, and love. He was a beacon of light for us all. It is hard to realize his light no longer shines here on earth. But we know his light is shining in heaven and we will see him there. His larger-than-life legacy lives on in all the lives he touched. We miss him already.
Mary and family
So sorry to hear of lost of your husband. Thank you for including us in your remembrance letter.
We only knew him for a short time But was a good friend and neighbor. He was lost to soon in life.
Revelation 21:4 is a beautiful scripture to remember to help us endure for loss of a friend and neighbor
Bob and Terry
Tom and I are so very sorry for your loss..we are keeping you all in thoughts and prayers for sure..
Mary, our thoughts and prayers are with you! Love you both and so enjoyed serving with you both of you through Judgement House! His body is now whole again!❤️
Dear Mary and family, we so enjoyed getting to know Bill through Indian rocks Baptist Church when we served in the kitchen with him and when we saw him in Sunday school. He was such a character and fun to be around. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for your family during this time.
Bill is such an awesome husband, dad, grandad and friend. Wonderful stong man of faith. Bill and Mary led many of us on Mission trips to Guatemala and made sure we were all safe and cared for. I loved watching him sing when he was in Calvary Church’s choir and the love they had for each other. Powerful. He is in heaven now due to his accepting Christ as his savior. He shared so many others knowing the Lord. Thank you Bill. Blessings to you Mary and family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was such a great man who loved the Lord and his family. He brought such joy and fun to those who served with him at Indian Rocks.
While I am so deeply saddened by his passing, I rejoice that he is now resting in the arms of Jesus.
Mary,
I feel such a loss for you.
I know what a happy and loving couple you were together.
I just learned of Bills death and I want you to know the sadness it brings to a lot of us who have known you both.
My love and prayers are sent to you.
God bless and give you peace💕🙏