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Veteran Radio Host Gene Mueller to retire in 2022

WTMJ News by WTMJ News
June 16, 2021
in Featured Stories, News, Wisconsin's Morning News
Veteran Radio Host Gene Mueller to retire in 2022
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A Milwaukee radio legend is calling it a career.

Newsradio 620 WTMJ radio host, Gene Mueller, announced his upcoming retirement after over 40 years in broadcasting. Mueller made the announcement Wednesday on Wisconsin’s Morning News. The long-time host’s career in radio leaves behind an unmatched legacy and ultimately shaped the progression and success of WTMJ’ and Wis. Morning News. Mueller will step away from day to day duties in February 2022.

Gene Mueller, speaking about his retirement said, “As hard as it may be for some to believe, the thrill of getting up at 1:45am each weekday morning has finally worn off after 44 years. I hear there’s this thing called ‘sunrise’ that I’d really like to witness in person on a regular basis as I live in a world where there
are no deadlines, and every day feels like Saturday.” He continued, “I’ve been blessed with fantastic opportunities over the course of my career, not the least of which was the one I had the past 14 years to host Wisconsin’s Morning News, accompanied by so many talented teammates and such supportive
management.”

“Gene has informed and entertained generations of listeners,” said Steve Wexler, Vice President and Market Manager of Good Karma Brands, which owns and operates WTMJ. “He is beloved by so many people in our community because of the authentic, personal connection he’s made with them over the air and in person. We can’t thank him enough for his years of early wake-ups, his commitment to our stations and our community, and of course his sense of humor,” Wexler said.

Mueller is expected to continue his work with select advertising partners on WTMJ and contribute occasional content to the station after he leaves the morning show.

“The morning show on WTMJ is our flagship program. We’re looking forward to continuing to provide news, personality, companionship and meaningful content, over the air and on our digital platforms, for generations to come”, Wexler added.

A native of Sheboygan, Mueller’s passion for radio began during his high school years and continued throughout college where he was the news director at UW-Stevens Point’s campus radio station, 90 FM WWSP from 1975 to 1977. In 1977, he began his professional career at WSPT in Stevens Point as a News Reporter. In 1981, Mueller became the News Director and Morning Show Co-Host at Milwaukee rock station WQFM, and later in 1982, he joined WKTI as a morning show co-host alongside Bob Reitman. The Reitman & Mueller duo dominated morning show ratings for almost 25 years. Since December 2010, Mueller has anchored Wisconsin’s Morning News.

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— 620wtmj (@620wtmj) June 16, 2021

After making the announcement, Mueller was surprised by several moments on Wisconsin’s Morning News, including a stop from former radio partner Bob Reitman, a call from Mr. Baseball Bob Uecker, a career lookback from his children Matt and Alyssa, and a special Extra Points from Bryan Dee.

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