Forever in our hearts…

When someone we love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Those who touch our loves, stay in our hearts forever.

Kenneth Wayne Muecke, Jr. passed away April 2, 2009 in Deer Park, Texas due to a heart attack. He was born in Pasadena, Texas on September 30, 1949 to parents Kenneth Muecke, Sr. and the late Mary Christine Zarnow Muecke. Step-mother, Norma Muecke, also claimed him as one of her own children. He graduated from South Houston High School with the class of ’68.

He was a taxi cab driver for many years but his true passion was gardening. One of his greatest delights was working in his greenhouse and manicuring the flowerbeds of his family members. Wayne was also a food enthusiast, admiring the flavors of many different pallets. Although he never had children, he treasured his nieces and nephews like no other. “Pops” ultimate joy was caring for them and tending to their every want.

He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Norma Muecke and Gene Morris, and by his loving siblings: Penni Bauer (and Bob), Johnny Muecke (and Renee), Kitty May (and Michael), Debbie, and Gregg Muecke (and Cynthia) and, of course, his many adored nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed.

Services will be held at Fairmont Funeral Home on Fairmont St. in Pasadena, Texas. There will be a remembrance gathering Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm followed by a funeral ceremony on Tuesday at 10:00 am. Burial services will follow at GrandView Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you send donations in Wayne’s honor to the AIDS foundation and the American Cancer Society. More information can be found by logging onto www.fairmontfh.com