The Santa Barbara entrepreneur and philanthropist died on March 26 at Cottage Hospital, weeks before turning 90, her family said.
Mueller had lived in Santa Barbara since 1960, co-managed the La Belle modeling agency, founded businesses including Santa Barbara Wholesale Beverage and volunteered at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.
She is survived by her husband Don, two children, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; a celebration of life is scheduled for June 6 in Santa Barbara.
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