John Parker Muller
June 17, 1911 ~ October 30, 2007

SALINAS – John Parker Muller was born on June17, 1911, in Salinas, California. He died on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rita A. Muller; a niece, Barbara L. Fontes and numerous grandnephews and grandnieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, H.V. Muller and Nellie K. Muller; his brothers, Ralph C. Muller and W.H (Hank) Muller.
Mr. Muller's parents were the founders of the first mortuary in the Salinas Valley.
   Until his death at the age of 96 years, Mr. Muller actively practiced law, as a sole practitioner, in Salinas. He was a graduate of Salinas High School and University of California (A.B., 1933) and Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, (LL.B.,1936). After he was admitted to the California State Bar in 1936, he went to work for Charles Rosendale, attorney at law. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the Judge Advocate General's Department in the Central Pacific Theater, and thereafter, was discharged as a Major.
   Mr. Muller was an active member of the California State Bar Association for 71 years. In 2006, he was recognized by the Supreme Court of California and the State Bar of California, in honor of Mr. Muller's 95th birthday and his 70 of service as a member of the State Bar of California. Mr. Muller was an honorary lifetime member of the Knights of
Columbus Salinas Council #1948, where he was a fourth degree member and served as the Grand Knight for 1940-1941. He was also a member of the Salinas Elks Lodge # 614 for 71 years and served as the Grand Exalted Ruler from 1947-1948. He was a member of the Monterey County Historical Society and Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society.
   Donations may be made to donor's favorite charity. Visitation will be Sunday, November 4, 2007 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Whitehurst Muller Funeral Service, 41 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA. Rosary will be Sunday evening, November 4, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Whitehurst Muller Funeral Service. Mass will be Monday, November 5, 2007 at 12:15 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, corner of Market St. and Stone St., Salinas. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 768 Abbott St., Salinas.
   Arrangements are under the direction of White-hurst Muller Funeral Service.

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Published by Monterey Herald on Nov. 3, 2007.

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Jared Boldemann

November 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Muller's family at this difficult time.

Whitehurst Muller Funeral Service

November 2, 2007

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