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The Life of William O Muehlhauser M.D.

William O. “Doc” Muehlhauser, M.D., 95, of Topton, died on Tuesday evening, April 4, 2017 in his residence.

Born in Quakertown, he was a son of the late William W. and Eva B. (Rahn) Muehlhauser. He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton. Dr. Muehlhauser was a United States Navy veteran, having served in World War II. He was a 1939 graduate of Quakertown High School, 1943 graduate of Muhlenberg College, Allentown, and a 1946 graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia.  He worked as a Medical Doctor in Topton, PA, operating his own family practice from 1949 until his retirement in 1989. Dr. Muehlhauser was the Medical Director of The Lutheran Home at Topton for 22 years. He also served on the Medical Staff at several of the Lehigh Valley Hospital locations until 1989. He served on the Board of Trustees at Muhlenberg College for approximately 11 years. Doc was the first President and organizer of the former Topton Rotary Club in the 1960’s. He was the director of the Salvation Army of the Eastern Region of Berks County in the 1950’s and 1960’s; a member of the Lehigh County Medical Society; Pennsylvania Medical Society; and the American Medical Association from 1946 until the 1980’s. Dr. Muehlhauser was a member of Barger Lodge #333, F. & A.M., Allentown, and a member of Moselem Springs Golf Club, Fleetwood.

He is survived by his Children, Dr. Linda A. (Muehlhauser), wife of Dr. Louis Emerson Ward, Rochester, MN, Gayle E. (Muehlhauser), wife of John French, Bloomfield Hills, MI, Jane C. (Muehlhauser), wife of Kenneth Morrell, Annapolis, MD, and William L., husband of Paula K. (Croll) Muehlhauser, Key West, Fla.; Other survivors include 7 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.

Services for Dr. Muehlhauser will be held privately by his family at a later date.

Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.

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2017.04.06

My thoughts and prayers are extended to the entire family in this time of sorrow. I was employed by "Doc" for some time and have since moved to Florida.
Posted by Barbara G

2017.04.06

My sincere sympathy to the Muehlhauser family. Dr. Muehlhauser was my family's doctor while I was growing up. It brings back many fond memories of the type of physician he was, and the type of practice he ran. Things were so much more personalized back then
Posted by Jane M

2017.04.06

My deepest sympathy to the Family, I grew up on Woodside Ave / Pennsinger Lane right up the road from Doc, one day i was playing in the creek along his driveway and would always see him go by with his beloved German Sheppard. Some days he would stop and spark up a conversation asking us what we were up to. He invited me back to his house and he let me properly meet him and his dog. I remember the dogs joints were getting bad from age he hated seeing his dog in pain. He was a great man R.I.P Dr.Muelhauser
Posted by jacob U

2017.04.07

Thinking of you, praying for you and wishing you peace during this difficult time. Actually, I think of your Dad everytime I put on my earrings. As a Brandywine senior in 1972, my Mom took me to your Dad's office to get my ears pierced. A black flair dot, pressure from a wooden Q-tip, a quickly inserted needle and POP, it was done. No muss, no fuss; a 45 year old good memory. Surely you guys have many more and even better memories of your Dad that will always remain with you.
Posted by Cathy S

2017.04.07

Our thoughts go out to the family. We both have warm,thoughtful memories of your father.
Posted by Paul &Marcia M

2017.04.07

Thanks to Doc I quit smoking in 1985, he token right out my pocket and said, Maxie you quit now, and you don't argue with Doc!!!
Posted by Max S

2017.04.07

Our condolences. Your father cared for four generations of our family. Truly he left a legacy to cherish as you grieve. May your personal memories be a source of comfort.
Posted by Bonny C

2017.04.09

Doc was the best family doctor we ever had. 1st he was the doctor for Bryan as he grew up, then to our sons as they grew up. He had some common sense advice for us. He was gentle and kind with a good sense of humor.
Posted by Bryan & Judy W

2017.04.09

Linda,Gayle, Jane, and Billy, I would like to send my sympathy and love to you and your Family. I have wonderful memories of working for your Parents,Love and Peace. Miriam
Posted by Miriam R

2017.04.10

My father, Jack Hayes, and I played golf with Bill at Moselem Springs many times over the years. He was a great man in many ways and will be missed. Our condolences to the family.
Posted by John H

2017.04.10

I have helped with care giving for "Doc" the last year and a half and enjoyed my time with him. We had many wonderful and interesting conversations and i enjoyed hearing a lot of his memories! He always enjoyed his cats that came to the door for us to feed and of course the horses. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and i enjoyed meeting you, his family as well. My time spent in the Muehlhauser home has good memories!
Posted by Donna S

2017.04.10

An excellent doctor and good man. Doc was a good friend to my father. My dad loved doing work for Doc and looking after each of his dogs. The community lost one it's best citizens ever.
Posted by Skip S

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