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Alfred Muller Obituary
April 9, 1932 - January 22, 2017
A third generation Stocktonian,
Edison High School and Stockton College graduate, Al Muller
received his bachelor's degree from University of the Pacific where he majored in International Relations and minored in Speech. His career as a teacher and theater arts
director at Escalon and Edison High Schools and San Joaquin Delta
College spans 51 years. At the age of twenty-one he was hired by Escalon High School to teach
History, Speech, Driver's Education and First Aid. He was also
assigned extra duties: to direct the junior and senior plays,
thereby changing the direction of his future teaching career AND the rest of his life.
He has staged over 250 productions including the classics,
musicals and a canon of contemporary plays, in addition to premiers of original works. He earned an M.A. in Dramatic Arts at San Francisco State in 1966 and was the recipient of a John Hay Fellowship in Humanities to attend University of California,
Berkeley for one year. Later he completed post graduate studies in Children's Theatre and Creative Dramatics at the University of Minnesota.
An advocate of community partnerships, he has directed collaborations between Delta College, Stockton Opera
Association, Stockton Civic Theatre, Asian American Repertory Theatre, and the Stockton Symphony - most recently - Chris Brubeck's Mark Twain's World- A Symphonic Journey with
Genuine Thespians.
Active in a variety of capacities at Stockton Civic Theatre since 1961, Al has directed, designed, and performed in many "Willie" award-winning productions and intermittently served on the
Artistic Committee and Board of Directors, most recently as
president. He is a founding member of the Stockton Arts
Commission who honored him with the "STAR Award" in 1985.
In his retirement, he had the opportunity to develop two
outstanding countywide after school arts programs as collaborations between County Office of Education and San
Joaquin County Human Services Agency - ARTSworkYES! And BOY'S CHIOR. A one - semester directing/teaching assignment at University of Pacific provided further opportunities to serve his alma mater as a member of the Pacific Theatre Alumni Advisory Board, Rhizomia Alumni (Rho Lambda Phi), and the COP Alumni Advisory Committee. In 2001 the UOP Alumni Association
honored him for "Distinguished Public Service".
Statewide and national leadership roles included: President of the California Educational Theatre Association, President of the
California Alliance for Arts Education, Regional Chair of the
American College Theatre Festival, and National Chair of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. In 1988 Al was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Theatre at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. for his leadership and service to state, regional and national theatre.
Alfred is survived by his loving wife of sixty-four years, Camilla; his sister, Lullabelle (Bob) Barton; five daughters, Jessica Muller, Mary Niven, Alison Aldrich (Robert), Lori Gray (Russell) and Domin‚e Muller- Kimball (Paul); nine grandchildren, Christopher (Melanie) Mendez, Jennifer (Greg) Weaver, Joseph (Lena) Mendez, Joshua Uht (Johanna) John Pratt (Nicole), Meredith Wright (Jonathan), Ashley Kimball (Karl), Alyssa Kimball
(Garrett), Fatemah Sartawi; and fourteen great grandchildren Julissa Mendez, Israel Mendez, Abigail Lizama-Mendez, Kiara Lizama, Mya Lizama, Angelo Mendez, Luis Mendez, Scarlett Mendez, Makayla Weaver, Ezekiel Weaver, Zoey Weaver,
Dahlia Uht, Declan Uht and Taitum Wright; Alfred cherished
building relationships with the people around him and was
blessed to have a large and loving extended family.
Rosary Services will be at Casa Bonita Funeral Home 2500
Cemetery Lane on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Church of the Presentation 6715 Leesburg Pl. Stockton, CA
In Lieu of Flowers, Al wanted donations to be sent to one of the following organizations - St. Mary's Dining Hall, San Joaquin County Historical Society, Stockton Civic Theatre, San Joaquin Delta College Foundation (re: Alfred and Camilla Muller Drama Scholarship), or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Muller
Sponsored by His Loving Family.
Bob and arthene Loureiro
July 28, 2022
He our teacher at Escalon Highschool We loved him so much.
Cal Kirby
January 20, 2022
Miss him, so. One of my fondest memories is when we last visited Stockton, my wife and I took Mr. Muller out to lunch and then he guided us on tours of Edison High School and the theater at Delta College. This was the year before he passed. He was a great teacher and human being.
Alisa Kim
February 24, 2017
The one and only time I worked with Al was when I was cast in the Woodminster Theatre (Oakland, CA) production of "South Pacific" - it was its premiere season in 1967. I remember him as efficient, professional and kind. I also remember Camilla who, as our costume mistress/designer, was amazing. A few years later, I became aware of Al's work in the community when I attended the University of the Pacific. I was fortunate to see him 13 years ago to let him know how much I appreciated him. He was gracious and personable. Reading his obituary and all the wonderful tributes to him has been both enlightening and inspiring. I send my sincerest condolences to Camilla and the family. It was truly my privilege to have the opportunity to work with a true professional of the theatre, and one whose vision and impact on his students and colleagues will never be replaced.
February 10, 2017
Dear Muller family. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss. My husband Dan Parises and I enjoyed the many productions Al directed at Delta College and his friendship over many years. May his memory be eternal...My deepest sympathy..Mrs. Dan Parises
Beatrice Cherene
February 6, 2017
I worked with Al in his Woodminster days. He was very professional and amazing to work with. That was a wonderful time of my life being a part of his productions. I will never forget him.
patrick lamentini
February 6, 2017
Mr Muller was my favorite Senior year teacher when I joined Edison High as the AFS 1967 Foreign exchange student. He opened my eyes on the wonderful world of acting, thus imprinting my career as a PR professional for the rest of my life. He entrusted me with leading parts in the Sound of Music, Doctor in spite of himself, Dark of the Moon, giving me this way a lot of self-confidence, for which I always was grateful to him. His memory has always been vivid with me. All my heartfelt sympathy goes to his daughter Mary. La paix et le salut soient sur lui!
Patrick Lamentini, Paris, France == [email protected]
Clark Coleman
February 5, 2017
I had the pleasure of having Al Muller direct a play I wrote. He was able to make suggestions that became improvements and gave so much more life to my script. He included me in the readings and rehearsals and was amazing to work with. He will be missed. My condolences to his family and anyone who was fortunate enough to work with him.
Anthony "Tony" Macias
February 1, 2017
My condolences to Mrs. Muller and his wonderful daughter. Mr Muller was such an inspiration to me and influenced my entire life. His faith in me as a young man led me to become lighting director at Edison High School and production manager for Othello at Delta College. I fell in love with his family during the production of A Sound of Music at Edison and while painting his house one summer. My love for him will have no end. May the light of perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
January 31, 2017
Mr Alfred Muller...at Edison High...class of 69...my favorite class was Stagecraft...for 3 years..thank you for opening the world of the Theatre..the Arts...Drama...love is love is love
Paula Best Behrman
January 31, 2017
To the family of Mr. Muller. He was a great man and one of the first people I met when I moved here 17 years ago. His theatre expertise helped me through several plays at SCT. Godspeed my friend.
Calvin Kirby
January 31, 2017
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Muller's passing. My wife and I had lunch with him in June last year on our visit to Stockton. He was a terrific teacher and I owe him so much. I will miss him, but have such fond memories. Edison Class of 1959,
greg and little greg
Greg Zavala
January 30, 2017
Mr. Muller,
Was a great influence, father figure and a friend. I met him my sophomore year at Edison in 67'. We had great phone conversation the last two years...I made sure to tell him that I loved him/and I was one of his legacy. I also introduced him to my youngest son...who he embraced....
I will miss Mr. Muller....my love/prayers go out to his family..
John W. Roberts
January 30, 2017
My Pal Al. He had such an enormous effect on my life. I haven't seen you in years but the kinship and love I feel for you will never subside. RIP
JUDITH RIBARSKY
January 29, 2017
What a dear dear man - "my tobogan buddy" - I'll never forget flying down the hill with him one snowy day!! Randy and I send our thoughts and prayers especially to our kids' best babysitter, Domine, Mom Camilla and all the rest of your wonderful family. We loved sharing the neighborhood with you!!
from Georgia, Randy and Judy
Angel Fields- Raposa
January 28, 2017
When I think of Mr. Muller, I think of one of Mother Teresa's sayings"Like Jesus, we belong to the whole world, living not for ourselves but for others." My prayers and blessings to Camilla and Al's entire family thank you for sharing this incredible man with us! 1969-1971 were my years at Delta - I cherish those memories and the gift's Al gave to so many of us.
Bernard and Lesley Rosenblatt
January 28, 2017
Our condolences to Camilla and family. There are many positive memories from our early friendship in the late 1960s in Stockton theatre thru AETA, CETA, College of Fellows and more. He has left a great legacy. May his memory be a blessing.
Denise Patti - Guntert
January 28, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Muller. I went to high school with Dominee and took a class from Mr. Muller at Delta. Mr. Muller was such a great teacher and we had a lot of fun in his class. Thinking about your family during this difficult time!
Andy Rallojay
January 28, 2017
Mr. Muller was one of my mentors at Edison. He meant a lot to me and I will miss him. My prayers go out to his family at this time of sadness and loss. God bless until we meet again. Rest in peace Mr. Muller.
Elena Diaz - Molina
January 27, 2017
My heart and prayers are with each member of Mr. Mullers' family. I had the honor of having Mr. Muller as a teacher and director at Edison, Delta and Stockton Civic Theater. I have often mentioned to my family, friends, peers, and audiences that I owe a great debt of appreciation to Mr. Muller for his encouragement and inspiration; he definitely made a difference in my life.
May God shine his face upon you Mr. Muller and bless you with His eternal peace, joy and love.
Class of 1967
Retired Principal
Ann Quinn
January 27, 2017
So sorry to learn of Al's passing. What a wonderful, creative man. No doubt he and Marian Jacobs are lighting up the heavens with their arts and theatre projects. He is truly irreplacable.
Mary Shaw
January 27, 2017
Mr. Muller was the best teacher I had in Delta College back in the early 1990's.
I always looked forward to attending his class. He taught us so much about theater and plays. Because of him, I do enjoy theater; one of our assignments is to go to 5 plays or concerts in one semester.
He was an awesome person and a total gentleman. I was always impressed of how he talked about his wife and daughters with the utmost respect for them and women in general.
After college, I looked forward to going to his plays, and I would run into him at the post office on Robinhood. I can't say enough, he will be missed for sure. May he rest in peace!
Morris Garcia
January 27, 2017
Mr. Muller had a great influence on the Class of 1957 Escalon Union High School. We will miss him dearly at our coffee reunions in Escalon.
Michael Mojher
January 27, 2017
When passing through Rio Vista Al and Camilla would visit my mother, Josephine Mojher. She enjoyed those visits. Sister, Donna Mojher-Pekkonen was one of Al's theater students. From then on she and Mom were member's of the Muller's extended family. Thanks for the memories Al.
Ted Norgard
January 27, 2017
Enjoyed Mr Muller as my teacher in Escalon and learned many valuable lessons and thought of him often through the years. Rest in peace and Gods blessings on the whole family.
Sandy Hudock Zimmerman
January 26, 2017
Great man. Those 2 years (69-71) I spent in his classes were some of the best years of my life. Also loved the New York trip to Broadway our group took in 1973 when we got to see all the new plays like "Pippin" and "Grease". He won't be forgotten. Love to his family.
January 26, 2017
At Delta, he was often "Uncle AL", a part of the family. His hard work, dedication to the theater arts and his heart will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Al. Blessings upon his family and friends. - Michael Butler
Linda Milhausen
January 26, 2017
My dearest Dominee, I think of you often but certainly this is not how I would have wanted to reach out. My heart aches for you and your family. Know that you all are in my heart and prayers. God bless you.
January 26, 2017
My deepest sympathy, he was my high school drama teacher...amazing man,he was the greatest inspiration to me. I had thought of him often over the years. sincerely Anita Pinto Giannecchini
Helen Betz
January 26, 2017
My late husband Edward Betz and I had nothing but admiration for this man, Al Muller, who was a living legend. Helen Betz
Carmelita Piccardo
January 26, 2017
RIP (and break a leg!) Thoughts and prayers for you and all who knew and loved you!
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