Kevin Lee Muiller, 58, of Adrian, Missouri passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Bates County Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services were held  Tuesday, December 29, 2020  at the Adrian United Methodist Church in Adrian, Missouri.  Burial  in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.

"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord."

Kevin Lee Muiller was born January 5, 1962 and adopted by Lois and Earl Muiller 15 days later on February 15, 1962.  Never losing zest for life, his body had grown frail after miraculously surviving a serious car accident several years ago. Now, following a brief illness, he departed this life to be with his Lord on December 20, 2020.

After attending school at Adrian R-3, Kevin served his country as a member of the United States Navy.  He had the opportunity to travel the world and loved every minute.  During his service he was a diesel mechanic on the USS Mullenix.  He was later assigned to a special boats unit, piloting a Sea Fox, which dropped off and picked up Navy Seals.  Kevin loved the speed and stealth of the Sea Fox units.  He was excellent in his maneuvers, often being called on to help others with navigation and piloting.  He believed in excellence and a job well done.  This led to becoming a trainer in the Navy and civilian management positions to follow.

Kevin loved ADVENTURE!  He lived life to the fullest, feeling the most alive when closest to the edge. One of his most fond adventures was owning The Absolute, an antique wooden 36' cruiser that he loved taking people out into the ocean on.

He was a voracious reader, even penning a couple of novels of his own.  Kevin never stopped learning.  He had a brilliant mind that captured and stored files upon files of information.

One of his greatest enjoyments was listening to classic rock and roll music.  He knew every song and every detail about it.  His labor day tradition included listening to the Top 500 Countdown.   He would name every song and composer with other notable details.

Kevin had a deep love for family, and even though adopted, studied family history and genealogy.  He loved his little black dog and faithful companion, Olive Oil.  He was proud to display his anchor tattoos saying, "I yam what I yam and that's all I yam" in perfect Popeye the Sailorman fashion.  But his greatest pride and joy of life was his daughter, Alayna, whom he cherished and loved with his heart and soul.

Kevin's loyal friendship, quick wit, wealth of information, and unending stories of life will be greatly missed by all.