Bill Muller

When I worked with Bill in Features at the Republic, he always made me laugh. He always inspired me with his rare talent and intellect. He was always kind and just, basically... one of the really good people you are sometimes fortunate enough to meet in this life. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family.

I am deeply sadden to learn of Bill's passing. We knew each other from our days at UT Arlington . . . I always thought his second career choice would have been comedian because he always made everyone laugh around him, including himself. To his wife, Deb and his children, you were so very blessed to have such a wonderful man as your husband and father. I know thru you his joy, laughter and spirit will live on . . .

I remember randomly calling you about wether or not Zero Day
would indeed play at Madstone Theatres as was listed in AZ Republic
because Madstone had no listing for it. You answered the phone and when I asked, you said, "They better be!" because you had just reviewed the film.

I speak for many when I write how the pain and sorrow we feel today is just as strong as that we felt exactly one year ago. I am equally saddened by both the loss of what was and what could have been. All of us, especially the kids, were dealt this bad hand and we strive to make sure your memory and ideals live on in ourselves and loved ones. I love you and think of you every single day of my life. We miss you so much, Deb, Maddie & Hudson Muller

Dearest Bill,

Our family's first Fathers Day without you was a strange, bittersweet one indeed, but one where we knew our many, many wonderful memories of you would supersede the still-deep grief we feel from your passing. We made sure to decorate your gravesite with souvenirs from our recent trip to Hawaii, a trip you, me and the kids were supposed to take last August, but, unfortunately, never did. Maddie brought sand from Waikiki Beach and pieces of coral, I brought a mini snowglobe...

We miss you a lot Bill; we miss you more than we probably have a right to because we really didn’t get the chance to know you, Deb, Maddie and Hudson until recently. But that says an awful lot about the kind of person you were because even though we knew you for only a few short years, the effect you had on me and my family was big and profound.

Everyone talks about the kind of father you were. We know it’s true because your wife and your daughter and your son are part of our lives...

Bill was such a proud dad. Seeing him cheer Maddie on at her soccer games would bring a smile to any parent’s face. You would think he was at a professional soccer game and not pee-wee sports. Bill would also gleam with pride (in his true sportsman way) when he was told how Hudson could throw a swim toy with such accuracy and force in swim class that it would nail Rochelle in the head. He would proceed in true Bill fashion explaining how Hudson had such a great arm and in the same breath talk...

Bill you were such an amazing man who brought so much happiness to us all. Your laughter could fill up a room and I will miss hearing it. It's hard to believe that you are actually gone. I cherish the times that we all hung out as a family. We had some good times. Chuck and I promise to always watch over the kids and share our wonderful memories of you with them. I'm lucky to have had the chance to know you. You should be so proud of the way you lived your life and the impact you had on...