William H. "Bill" Muth Jr.

1917 - 2003

William H. "Bill" Muth Jr.

1917 - 2003

BORN

1917

DIED

2003

William Muth Obituary

Published by Beard Mortuary on Apr. 29, 2003.
WILLIAM H. "BILL" MUTH JR., 85, of Huntington, W.Va., husband of Jane Klein Muth his loving wife of 65 years, died Sunday, April 27, 2003, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Bill will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father of 12 children, who will miss him greatly. He was born on October 19, 1917, in Pikeville, Ky., a son of the late Garnet and William H. Muth Sr. Bill was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Muth, and two sisters, Joan Karle and Martha Jean Muth. He is survived by his wife and their children and spouses including, Bill and Judy Muth, Mike and Cokey Muth, Tim and Susan Muth and Dick and Kit Muth, all of Huntington, Fred and Cathy Muth of Bluefield, W.Va., Steve and Chris Muth of Henderson, Nev., Jerry and Lisa Muth of Cincinnati, Ohio, Tom and Sally Muth of Atlanta, Ga., Mary Jane Muth of Milwaukee, Wis., Pete and Margaret Muth, Jeff and Susie Smith and John and Jeannie Bauer, all of Huntington; 30 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Muth and Kathryn Krupp; and three brothers, Jimmy Muth, Dan Muth and David Muth; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Bill was a master Lumber Inspector and was the founder and president of Muth Lumber Company until his retirement in 1984, after which he continued as a mentor and consultant until his death. Bill is remembered as a man of integrity and humor who was always straightforward. He was most proud of his family and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was actively involved at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and in the St. Joseph High School Athletic Program during his children's youth. At that time he was also instrumental in the development of the Huntington Little League program. He was a longstanding member of The Sierra Club, The Appalachian Hardwood Association and the Guyan Golf and Country Club. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at Beard Mortuary, Huntington. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Huntington; burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Joe Muth, Jeff Muth, Matt and Mark Muth, Nathan and Adam Muth, Jeff and Alex Smith, Jamie Powell, Pete Muth and Robbie Muth. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the St. Joseph Catholic schools.

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April 30, 2003

STANLEY WOOD posted to the memorial.

April 30, 2003

Kent Russell posted to the memorial.

April 30, 2003

Bob Robert Stump (Cheryl Reames) posted to the memorial.

STANLEY WOOD

April 30, 2003

TIM AND RICHARD,

SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING.

I KNOW IT WILL LEAVE A VOID IN YOUR LIVES. MY DAD PASSED AWAY 10 YEARS AGO, SOMETIMES IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY. REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. SINCERELY , Stanley A. Wood

Kent Russell

April 30, 2003

God Bless Bill Muth.

Bob Robert Stump (Cheryl Reames)

April 30, 2003

May we support each other all the days long,

’till the shadows lengthen, and our own evening comes.

Now his busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over

and his work here is done.

Then be merciful and gracious and give him safe haven

and rest and peace at last.

John Aluise

April 30, 2003

Dear Muth family:



Please accept my sincerest condolences on the death of Mr. Muth. I have many very fond memories of the Muth family. My relationship with Mr. Muth and the Muth family, particularly Tim, started with our Little League experience, and then continued on during my years at St. Joseph High School. One of my most vivid memories of Mr. Muth, was during our times playing golf at Meadowlinks. Mr. Muth, Tim, my dad and I all started playing at the same time. Of course, Tim and I started off beating the "dads" on the course. But eventually the dads had their day and on one fateful evening Mr. Muth made the putt that beat the two boys!! Of course we were constantly reminded of our defeat. I think Tim gave up golf soon thereafter!!



Mr. Muth was a great friend of my dad, and I know dad will miss him. The Muth family home was a second home to me during my years growing up on 11th avenue. Despite the number of children that the Muth family had of their own, I always felt welcomed.



I know this is a time of sorrow, but I also want you to know that Mr. Muth and the Muth family were a very important part of my life, and my dad's life, and we will always cherish these memories.



God Bless You,



John Aluise

Jim and Sandra Muth

April 29, 2003

Dear Jane and Family,

We were so very sorry to hear about Bill. He and all of you will be in our hearts and prayers. Jim says Bill was always his favorite brother .. we will all miss him.

With our deepest sympathy,

Jimmy, Sandee and Shaina Muth

Leigh Ann LeMaster

April 29, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with Tim and family throughout this time of need. May God Bless each of you during this difficult time.

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