MULLER, Mervin D. "Bob" 1922-2011

MULLER, ROBERTS, DOBLER

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 8/25/2011 at 12:41:16

MULLER, Mervin D. "Bob" 1922-2011

NORA SPRINGS, IOWA - Mervin “Bob” D. Muller 89, of 205 North Greeley, died Monday, August 22, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. It was Mervin’s request that his body be donated to the University Iowa Anatomical Program.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2011, at the Rudd Methodist Church, 611 6th Street, Rudd, with Pastor Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church; with military honors conducted by the American Legion H.D. S. Post 449.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Mervin “Bob” Muller Memorial.

Mervin D. Muller was born May 30, 1922, in Hubbard County, Minnesota, the son of Otto and Nora (Dobler) Muller. After the 8th grade Bob moved to Iowa to help his family farm in Floyd County. He attended Rockford and Rudd schools while working on the farm. On June 21, 1941, he was united in marriage to Irene Roberts; to this union two daughters were born Kay and Dianne.

Bob joined the Merchant Marines in 1943, taking steam engine schooling in Sheepshead Bay, New York for four months. He sailed on Merchant ships as an engineer during the European Theatre; until being honorably discharged. Bob returned home to farm where he also worked at Kollman Quarry and helped his father-in-law shell corn. After retirement in 1984, Bob enjoyed doing backhoe work. After dating for 13 years, Bob was united in marriage to Phyllis Roberts on February 2, 1998. They resided on the Robert’s farm in Rudd until moving to Nora Springs in 1994.

Bob enjoyed tractor and antique shows, playing cards and fishing. He was a member of the Rudd United Methodist Church.

Bob is survived by his wife Phyllis Muller, Nora Springs, sisters-in-law Delores Muller, Rockford, Donna Folmer, Osage, step-children Keith Roberts, and Karen (Dale) Herren; four step-grandchildren; 5 step-great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bob is preceded in death by his wife Irene, daughters Kay and Dianne; three brothers Ralph, Forrest and Lawrence Muller; two sisters Evelyn Hilsman, and Bernice DeVries; step-children Daryl Roberts, and Jerry Roberts.

[Obituary and photo from Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel website]

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