BRENT RICHARD MUEHLE, WINDHAM – Brent Muehle, 29, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 11, 2016 at Maine Medical Center. Brent was born June 10, 1986 in Portland Maine, the son of Brian (Kirk) Muehle of Gorham, Maine and Cindy (Smart) Muehle of Lake Placid, NY. Brent graduated from Gorham High School in 2004. After graduation he served honorably in the United States Marine Corp. Brent was a recipient of two purple heart medals, the navy com with V for valor and the Maine silver star. He was medically retired from the Marine Corp in 2008 after 16 months in the Wounded Warriors barracks Camp LeJuene for wounds received by sniper fire in Shaqlawa Iraq, 2006. Brent was three months away from receiving his Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from University of Southern Maine with honors. Brent is survived by his wife, Ashley Kirby, daughter Ella Hope, parents Kirk and Cindy Muehle, sister Breanna (Breezy) Muehle, grandparents Janice & Bernie Muehle of Gorham, sister-in-law Amanda Kirby, father-in-law Bobby Kirby, mother and father-in-law Tammy and Rick Poulin, Ashley's grandparents, Robert and Hope Kirby, and Robert and Dianne Majewski and Ella's God parents, Der & Fitzy; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his maternal grandparents Richard and Shirley Smart of Lake Placid, NY. Brent and his wife were married January 11th, 2014 (surprise!). Brent was an amazing father and his daughter, Ella (Bugsy), was the light of his life. He loved the Bruins and batman, but he loved nothing more than his family and friends; especially his girls, Ashley & Ella. Everyone who met Brent, loved him. His smile and goofy sense of humor were contagious. Visiting hours will be held 4-7pm. Tuesday, March 15th, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham, ME 04062. Memorial Service and Celebration of Brent's life will be held at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, Wednesday, March 16th beginning at 11am. A burial will take place at the North Gorham Cemetery. The reception will follow at Bruno's Restaurant and Tavern, 33 Allen Ave, Portland, ME 04103. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Center for Grieving Children, 555 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101