Timothy H. Muller

Timothy Hugh Muller arrived in this world on December 11, 1942, in

Barberton, Ohio. That was the last time his arrival was planned. Regularly,

this brilliant man would show up to family reunions without a

reservation. He’d meet us at Chautauqua without a reservation. He arrived

at weddings, also without a reservation. Presumably, he left this world

still without a plan.

Throughout his life, Tim volunteered at institutions he loved. He served

on the board of the co-op in West New York, New Jersey, where he lived for

nearly all of his adult life. He gave blood regularly and created the

systems that helped track blood donations in East New Jersey. He was board

president, cleared snow, took down the nets, and ran the New Jersey Tennis

Tournament at the Arlington Players Tennis Club, where he was a longtime

member.

His lack of planning did not extend to his work life. Beginning in the

summers while still at Thiel College, he wrote computer code and designed

and implemented computer systems for PPG Industries, Univac, Chemical

Bank, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Blood Center of New Jersey.

Tim is remembered by those he loved for his t-shirt collection, strong

opinions, sense of humor, love of family and friends, stories, basic

ditziness, and generosity.

He leaves behind friends from Barberton, Ohio; West New York, New Jersey;

and Oak Park, Illinois. He also leaves behind his sister Becky Smith (Bill),

brother Dave Muller (Barb), and sister Sarah Muller (Gary Joseph). He was

predeceased by his parents Carl L. and Ella R. Muller, brother Phil Muller

(Aliceann), and wife E. Dottie Watkins. He was also a favorite uncle to Erin

Smith, Lisa Turfler (Todd), Adelle Muller McKinstry (Matt), Jocelyn Gruepp

Mueller (Guenther), Dave Smith (Sara), Amanda Osta (David), Nate Muller

(Kate), and Ben Newton (Deena Bernett). He is also survived by nineteen

great-nephews and nieces. He will be missed.

Donations in Tim’s name may be directed to the Arlington Players Club,

Washington Pl, Kearny, NJ 07032 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

A memorial is scheduled for November 30, 2024 12:30 - 2:00 PM at

Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home 7319 Madison Street Forest Park, IL.

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