Jean T. Muller, 80, of Bluffton died at 6:40 p.m. Feb. 9, 2012, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 2, 1931 in Bluffton to Alfred and Marion Armentrout Muller. On July 25, 1960, he married Diane Ackerman and she survives.

Mr. Muller was a lifetime farmer, worked at the Allen County Veteran Affairs Office for 13 years, and served on the board of the Bluffton Stone Company for 25 years. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and a lifetime member of American Legion Post 382, Bluffton, where he held many positions.

He was a member of the Bluffton Lions Club and was Bluffton Citizen of the Year in 2009. He was a private pilot and a graduate of Woodward High School in Toledo.

Survivors also include a son, Greg Muller of Bluffton, a stepdaughter, Susan (Robert Rotatori) Geiger, of Shaker Heights, and two grandchildren, Isabella and Max Rotatori.

A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton. William Herr will officiate.

Visitation will be on Tuesday from noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Bluffton EMS, the Building Fund at Bluffton Hospital or the Bluffton Public Library. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.