Earl Glenn Muiller, 80, Adrian, MO, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 21 at the First United Methodist Church in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, February 20 at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to Heartland Hospice, Butler, MO.

Earl was born October 16, 1928 to Charles Frederick and Allie (McNutt) Muiller in Butler, MO. Earl, the oldest of 4 children, lived most of his life in Bates County, where he attended grade school at the Mingo School and graduated with the class of 1947 from Adrian High School. On June 18, 1950 he was united in marriage to Lois Mae Askew and to this union two children were born. During the Korean conflict, Earl served his country in the U. S. Army from October, 1951 until July, 1953. After his tour of duty, Earl returned to the Kansas City area where he was employed by Bendix--Allied Signal for 40 years. Earl was a member of the Adrian United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1935 of which he was very proud. For over 50 years he was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union.

Earl had a very deep love and consideration for his family and adored his grandchildren. He loved to attend the senior citizen's dances. His dancing friends were like family and he loved being a part of them. Earl was easy to love and was loved by many. His zest for life seemed to bubble out of him and deeply touched the lives of all he knew. He was a very humble and godly man.

Earl is survived by his wife, Lois, of nearly 59 years; his son, Kevin, daughter, Keri Lemon and her husband, Michael, five grandchildren, one brother, Clarence Muiller, all of Adrian MO; one sister, Esther Burger and her husband, Herschel, Kansas City MO; a sister-in-law, Barbara Muiller, Oskaloosa, KS and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.