ROBERT MULLER

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ROBERT MULLER Robert Muller, at the age of 92, went peacefully in to the presence of the Lord on April 21, 2017, just one month after his beloved wife of 68 years, Alma Muller (nee Lottis). Survived by his children, Inge (Claire), Norman (Carol), Ray (Rosa), and Ron (Colleen), as well as his nine grandchildren, Kristen (Greg), Kelly (Zdravko), Stephanie (Scott), Bradley, Samantha (Sean), Emily (Tyler), Sean, Jordan and Taylor, and one great-grandchild Clara. He is survived by his sisters-in-law, Martha (Robert), Lilli, Lydia, and Amanda, cousin Eric, and their extended families. Robert was predeceased by his parents Elaina and Adolf, his brothers Adolf, and Heinrich (Gesina), his sister Lydia, and daughter-in-law Leah. Robert was born in Nury, Poland on December 12, 1924. Robert came from very humble beginnings on the family farm. His childhood was difficult due to a family illness, and at a young age he had to work on other farms to help make ends meet on their family farm. Robert endured many hardships during the war and he dealt with them bravely throughout his life. He married his sweetheart, Alma on December 1, 1949 and they moved to Hamburg, Germany to start a family. In 1951 they immigrated to Canada, settling in Winnipeg to restart their lives together. A brick layer by trade - he was a handyman through and through, supporting his family with any job he could find. He was determined to make a life for his family and was not afraid to try anything from bricklaying, selling products door to door, operating a service station, working at the University of Manitoba, and finally a construction company. While building his own home, people liked what they saw and asked for a home to be built and then another person asked and before he knew it, Muller Construction was born. He worked hard and grew the company into a successful custom construction company. Robert had a strong work ethic, which he passed down to all his children and was known for being an encourager, he always had a hug and a kind word. He would greet people with his smile and would share his famous hugs with anyone who was willing to receive one. Robert had a way of looking at you with his blue blue eyes that made you feel that things will be alright. He was full of life and always ready for another adventure, whether it was buying an apartment block in Vancouver, a cottage in St. Laurent, or purchasing a motorhome. Robert and Alma loved to travel stopping in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Hawaii or visiting with family in Texas, British Columbia, and Alberta. He especially loved travelling in his motorhome and would light up talking about it. He was always ready to help family with renovations or whatever project was needed when he arrived. A major stroke changed their retirement plans, and turned their lives upside down as Robert had some major hurdles to overcome. With hard work and support from his family he was able to talk and walk again. In Winnipeg, he was a lifetime member of the Immanuel Pentecostal Church, from the Ross Street church to its present location; he enjoyed the community, the worship and raised the family within. He and Alma would spend time each morning in quiet devotion, reading the scriptures and praying for their children and family. A Celebration of Life will be held at Immanuel Pentecostal Church, 955 Wilkes Ave., Winnipeg at 1:30 p.m. on April 29, 2017. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. A special thank-you to the St. Norbert Care Home staff for their care and compassion towards Robert. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 204-885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 26, 2017