Mathilde “Hilde” Museler Day, 80, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019. She was born in Hermeskiel, Germany to Franz A. and Anna Briel Museler.
Hilde was a loving wife and mother, and dedicated homemaker. She was a long-time and active member of Owensboro First General Baptist Church. She and her husband, Jim participated in multiple mission trips to Honduras and were involved in the development of an orphanage.
Hilde was a member of the former Cosmopolitan Club (of foreign-born ladies) and travelled extensively. She was a very giving person who especially delighted in her family.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Timothy Daniel and her brother, Franz Joseph Museler.
She is survived by her husband of sixty years, James Clark Day; sons, Claud Franz Day (Leah Chapin Day) and James Michael Day, both of Owensboro; grandsons, Dexter Day (Cheryl), Austin Day, and Matthew Day; great-grandchildren, Lucy and Clark Day (who referred to her as “Omi”); sisters, Elsa Kreusch, Fine Langer both of Germany and Marlene Nishimori (Yoshio) of Owensboro; and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 27 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory where visitation will be held Tuesday from 4:00 until 7:00 PM and Wednesday after 9:00 AM. Burial will be at Old Jackson Cemetery in Muhlenburg County.
Memorial contributions may be made to First General Baptist Church, 620 Maple Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301.
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