Edward J. Muller

Edward J. Muller, 89, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital. Eddie was born on September 21, 1935, in Evansville to the late Louis W. and Elenora (Vaal) Muller. He was a skilled butcher and meat manager at Saveway Market and Buehler’s for many years prior to his retirement. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had recently participated in the Honor Flight of Southern Indiana. Eddie was a long time, devoted member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Eddie married the love of his life, Sherry Lou Becker, in February of 1966. Eddie was a great example of love and devotion, taking care of Sherry for many years. Eddie loved having his kids, grandkids and great grandkids at his house to visit and tease. Eddie was an "amateur meteorologist" keeping track in his rain gauge of all rainfall each month and informing all of upcoming weather. He also enjoyed being President of the Lutterbach Lake committee for many years. Surviving Eddie are his children and their spouses, Crystal and Tom Elderkin and Aaron and Gina Muller; grandchildren, Jacob and Christina Muller, Seth Elderkin and Hailee (Jeremy) Belli, as well as two great grandchildren, Hadlee and Aspen Elderkin, also sister-in-law and brother -in- law Suzette and Steve Fritz, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Sherry (Becker) Muller in June of 2024; by a sister, Sr. Rose Ann Muller, and by brothers Eugene Muller and William Muller. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Rev. Bill Nicholas officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, where the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military rites. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 until 4:00 PM on Sunday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 9:30 AM until service time on Monday at Corpus Christi Church, 5528 Hogue Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Corpus Christi Church, 5528 Hogue Road, Evansville, IN 47712. The family would like to express their gratitude for the great care of Eddie the last two weeks Unit 5600 Deaconess Midtown and at Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital, Midtown Campus. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com

Edward J. Muller

September 21, 1935 - December 25, 2024