Conrad Edwin Muller died on July 22, 2025 surrounded by loved ones in Centralia, Washington. Conrad is preceded in death by his brother Bruce. He is survived by his brothers Wayne and Brien; his three adult daughters Anna (42), Zoe (39), and Irene (32); and his three grandchildren Wilder Mae (9), Cassidy Madeline (6), and Della Jane (3), who were undoubtedly the light of his life.

Conrad was born May 15, 1941 to Harold and Maxine Muller. He loved animals from the very beginning, excelled at repairing and building everything from radios to small engines, and often recounted his fond memories of helping on his grandfather’s farm during summers. He survived polio at age 10. Despite lasting paralysis from his illness, he went on to play football in high school and graduate from Manchester High School in 1959.

He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1963 from Thiel College and complete five quarters of graduate study in experimental psychology at Kent State University in Ohio.

Of all the animals he knew and loved in his life, he often warmly remembered his Quarter Horse Buddy and German Shepherd Gretchen from his younger years.

He married Lynn Egolf, with whom he remained fast friends until his death. During their marriage they lived together on the Oregon Coast where Conrad had his own shop repairing and building wooden boats, including his beloved wooden catamaran “Fancy” which he built himself and then lived on for a time.

Conrad later married Nora Percival in 1991, becoming the stepfather to Anna James, age 8 and Zoe Rose, age 5. They welcomed Irene Percival Muller to the world in 1992.

Valuing the lives of all people and the natural world, he refused to be drafted, sacrificing years of his young life in service to his pacifist beliefs. He later went on to pursue many fascinating careers: he was a SCUBA Dive Master Instructor and contract diver for the Coast Guard, a commercial fisherman, small audio repairman, audio engineer, and computer programmer – starting back when computers filled entire rooms. He loved theater, music, and adventures. He climbed mountains in Peru, skippered yachts, dove with sharks, trekked the Alaskan wilderness, and built community everywhere he went. Although he visited and lived many places, he considered Juneau, Alaska his home. Conrad was also an accomplished writer – his books and articles can be found on his website, databasezone.com.

After loyally caring for his family for nearly three decades and relocating to Washington State to be closer to his grandchildren, his youngest daughter Irene lovingly cared for her Papa through his final years of life. She was by his side during his passing on July 22, 2025, after a series of medical crises limited his mobility and deteriorated his quality of life.

Conrad was a loyal friend and father, quick to laugh, and deeply dedicated to creating a more just world in every way he could. He put salt on his ice cream and was known for his dry wit, kindness, generosity, and charm. His passion for living and fierce love will carry on in the hearts of all who knew him.  

A celebration of life will be held in Juneau, Alaska in April 2026. In lieu of flowers, celebrants are invited to make a donation in Conrad’s name to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund

Send to someone

Share this obituary with others

https://everloved.com/life-of/conrad-muller/obituary/

Copy