Obituary of Frank G. Muller

Frank G. Muller, Jr., 92, life long resident of Bath, passed away Thursday, January 26 at the Bath VA Medical Center. Turk was born August 5, 1919. He graduated from Haverling Central School. Turk was an excellent athlete. He excelled at golf and ran the pro shop at the Bath Country Club. He also was an avid bowler and was well known at many tournaments. His nickname "Turk" came from his ability to bowl 3 strikes in a row which is called a Turkey, thus his name sake "Turk" was born. Turk was a member of Bath Elks Club which he was inducted into in1940 and has been the oldest member of the Elks Club. Frank enlisted in the army during WW II and served under General Patton. He received a Purple Heart , Bronze Star and various other commendations while stationed near the Rhine River. While recupperating, Turk returned to Bath and entered into business with his father -in-law , James Burns. Turk was well known for his cattle auctions, farm dealings, and auctioneering. At the close of Farmers Livestock Market, Turk became a successful insurance agent for North American Accident Insurance Co. He then opened Muller's Auction House where he held household and antique auctions. .Turk also opened "Turk's Used Furniture" on Lake Salubria and it gave him pleasure interacting with people and telling his stories. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara of 65 years and is survived by a daughter, Sue (Robert) Bennett of Bath, Steven Muller of Bath; grandsons, Dr.'s Brian (Kim) Bennett of Auburn, Douglas Muller of Accord,David Muller of Georgetown, Washington, D.C. and Ryan Muller of Bath; great grandsons, Nathaniel, Andrew, and Owen Bennett; sisters and brothers-in-law, Phyllis and Ronald Nielsen, Pat and George Muller, Betty Hopkins, and Betty Burns; and many nieces and nephews Family wishes to express a sincere thank-you to the staff at the CL-3 Community Living for making Turk's last year so very happy for him. A Memorial Service was held Sat. Feb 4 at 2:00 at the First Presbyterian Church in Bath, N.Y. with the Rev. Gary Brown officiating. The family requests no flowers. Memorial denotations may be made to the Bath VA Volunteer Services in memory of Frank G. Muller and please note recreation fund for CL2 and CL3