Paula Susan Mueller, age 61, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 12, 2024.  She was born to the late Joseph and Elaine (Gosz) Zeegers on December 2, 1962, in Appleton.  Paula enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling with her partner Kurt, and watching the Badgers, Packers and Brewers.  Most of all she cherished the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Paula is survived by her daughter Alyssa (Brandon) Root; grandchildren: Cecilia and Ryatt Root; life partner Kurt Desorcy; siblings: Kathy (Chuck) Spoehr, Jeff (Erika) Zeegers, Nancy Wimberger, Matt (Lu) Zeegers, and Andy (Shelley) Zeegers; brothers-in-law: Tom Hurley, Russ Berggren, and Leon Schabow; special friends Laurie, Marion, and Karen; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings: Robert Zeegers, Linda Hurley, Jean Berggren, Chris Schabow, and Mark Zeegers; and brother-in-law Cyril Wimberger.

A memorial service for Paula will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024 at BRETTSCHNEIDER TRETTIN NICKEL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 606 N Oneida Street, Appleton with Deacon Gerry Schraufnagel officiating.  Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.