Donald A. Muller Sr.

On August 4th, 2020, the world lost a bright light with the passing of Donald “Don” Anthony Muller.   His colorful and salty 82 years of life were filled with love, laughter, family, friends, beloved pets, and fishing and more fishing.  He peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family following a long battle with cancer.  He was born in New Orleans to Louis C. Muller and Marie Pizzolato Muller and had a brother, Gerald “Jerry” A. Muller and sister, Kathleen Muller Orta.  He graduated from St. Aloysius School and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from his beloved LSU.   He leaves behind his beloved wife, Betty Bates Muller, who was the most loving, diligent, and patient caregiver and fishing buddy.  He was blessed with 5 children: Angela Muller Tauzin, Patricia Muller (Marc), Donna Muller Hayes, Margaret Muller, and Donald Anthony Muller, Jr. MD (Margot); 3 step-children: Brittany Bates Schaezler, DVM (Ryan), Babs Bates Wood (Pearce), and James Bates, III; and 7 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.  “Uncle Donnie” was also a beloved member of the Muller/Turner/Greiner clan.  He’ll be joining his parents, Louis and Marie, brother, Jerry, and grandson, Justin in heaven. The entire family wants to thank the outstanding doctors and nurses of East Jefferson General Hospital for the excellent care given to Don for all these years.  Due to COVID-19, the services will be private.  A Mass will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. and can be viewed live online at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Don’s name to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. 

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