Mueller, Christian Frederich (1881-1972)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1972 Jan 20 p. 6

Birth date: 1881

text of obituary:

Long-Time 'Y' Leader Dies at Reedley

Reedley, Calif. — Funeral services for C. F. Mueller, 90, long-time executive secretary of the Fresno County YMCA, were held Jan. 11 at the First Mennonite Church here. He died Jan. 9 at a Reedley rest home after a long illness.

A native of Kansas, Mr. Mueller came here in 1909 and operated a dry goods store for 10 years before his appointment as head of the YMCA. He continued in that capacity until his retirement in 1954.

He pioneered in a camping program at Lake Sequoia, and was instrumental in founding Camp Gaines there. The hospital at the camp bears his name. He secured a building for the local branch of the Red Cross, now known as the Social Service Center. He founded the Fresno Christian Endeavor Society and the California State Sunday School Convention, and was the organizer of the male chorus at the First Mennonite Church.

In recognition of his outstanding community service, Reedley's largest park was named the "C. F. Mueller Park."

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Marie Bergthold of Reedley.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1972 Mar 9 p. 11
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