George R. Muller

On Friday, October 21, 2022, our treasured Dad and grandpa George R. Muller, passed away a few days after his 92 nd Birthday to be reunited with his beloved Honeybee, Patricia. They celebrated 70 years of marriage on October 20, 2021 until her death in May of this year. Together they raised four children: Mike (Debbie) Muller, Patrick (Linda) Muller, Cindy (Gary) Thompson and Tim (Deb) Muller. In addition to his four children he is survived by eight Grandchildren: Eric Muller, Kelly (Tony) Dickson, Collin (Tara) Muller, Mitch (Nikki) Muller, Ryan (Sanjana) Thompson, Cassi (Katie) Thompson, Mandy Muller, and Nick Muller; Great-Grandchildren include: Spencer, Lillian and Lydia Dickson; Parker and Aspen Muller; sister: Betty Hopkins and sister-in-law Kitchie (Neal) Julien and over 100 Nieces, Nephews. He was predeceased by his parents: Frank and Susan Muller Sr.; Brothers: Charles (Esther) Muller, Frank & (Barbara) Muller Jr., Fred (Mary Ellen) Muller, Sister Phyllis (Ronnie) Nielsen; Grandson, Anthony Muller; In-Laws: Frank and Mary Shoemaker. Our Dad was a meat cutter/butcher most of his life. He started out at the Kanona Slaughter House working side by side with his mother-in-law, Mary. He then worked at various Grand Unions until he purchased his own store in Avoca, NY from Dick Hunt in 1976. It was soon to be renamed Mullers Market. Before long, his honeybee and two sons Patrick and Tim, joined him in this family business venture. They proudly served the community and surrounding area until 1993. To this day we have adults that come up to us saying they will always remember our Dad having Tootsie Rolls at the store that he would hand out to them when they were kids! It was truly a family oriented environment. In addition to the store, the family owned business expanded, adding the Avoca Laundromat and Carwash. Dad also loved playing the stock market and dabbling in real estate. George was a member of the Bath Elks, Avoca Lyons Club and past board member of the Bank of Avoca. As a Grandpa, he was one of a kind! He was animated, full of life and always joking around. He taught the grandkids how to fish and eat their veggies. He had a genius way of convincing them to eat any food by prefixing it with huckleberry. He was known for wrapping gifts with boxes inside of boxes. One of his favorite sayings was, Ill see you on the late show OR if you cant find me there, look for me in the funny pages! As a family, though we will miss him, we are relieved that he is no longer in pain and suffering. We are grateful we were able to keep him home until his last few days where he entered Bampas House, Corning, NY. A special thank you to all of his caregivers. He loved you all! We ask that if you are inclined to make a donation in his memory, please consider the following organizations: Bampas House; Care First (Hospice) or the Finger Lakes SPCA. At this time a memorial service is tentatively scheduled for May of 2023 when all family can be present.