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Shiner Gazette, Thursday, May 25, 1961
Max Algernon Mueller
Flatonia. ? Max Algernon Mueller quietly passed away at his home May 10, 1961 after having to retire from his trade of more than 50 years of decorating, painting, and paperhanging, due to ill health, in 1953.
Mr. Mueller was born August 11, 1888 in Flatonia, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William F. Mueller. He loved Flatonia and lived there during his entire lifetime.
December 28, 1910 he married Viola Gajer, and they celebrated their golden wedding last December. To this union were born two daughters, Mrs. J.G. McDaniel (Melba), El Campo, and Mrs. Feris A. Bass, Jr. (Dolores) of Pakistan. He is survived by his wife, daughters, grandsons, Weldon Fay McDaniel and Feris A. Bass III, granddaughter, Laura Lynn Bass, one sister, Mrs. Dora Mueller of Flatonia, and many nieces and nephews.
Rev. Joe Scott of the Methodist Church held the services in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Two of his favorite sons, ?In The Garden? and ?Evening Prayer? were sung.
May 12 his body was tenderly laid to rest in the Flatonia City Cemetery.
Attending the rites from Shiner were Dr. and Mrs. August Darilek, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mueller, Victor Garbade, Percy H. Garbade, Mrs. Adelia Gehrels, Mrs. Lillie Rogge, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eilert, Mr.and Mrs. C.J. Waldrep.
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