Preston Muller

Preston Muller, 71, of Coxsackie, NY, passed away on January 28, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1952, in Troy, NY, to Roger Muller and Shirley Preston Muller (deceased) and later Lois O'Connell Muller (Stepmother). Preston was a loving husband of 23 years to his wife Alice L. Muller, married on October 5, 2000, and a proud father of four children, Kirsten Fredrickson, Jason, Michael, and Roger Muller. He was also a cherished brother to Cheryl (Phil) Jones, Mary (Ken) Bissett, Patty (Brian) Tomlinson, and brother-in-law to Phyllis (Jerry) Jensen and Bob (Gail) Chappelle. Preston was a loving and dedicated grandfather to his ten grandchildren, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preston grew up in Troy, NY, attended Latham primary school and Shenandoah High School. Preston's life was marked by his dedication, patriotism, and service to his country. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy as a Shipfitter and Welder from 1971 to 1977, earning an honorable discharge. His commitment to his military duties exemplified his patriotism and love for his country. He graduated first in his class of 30 sailors at his Naval Shipfitter / Welding school in 1971. After his military service, Preston pursued higher education and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hudson Valley Community College in 1996. He was an exceptional student, graduating with a 3.8 GPA and receiving numerous accolades, including being nominated as one of the 75 students in the 1996 who's who among students in American junior colleges, selected as a President's List honoree, and was inducted into Tau Alpha Pi, National Honor Society for Engineering Technology Students. Preston's passion for engineering led him to a successful career. Preston worked as a Mechanical Engineer at various companies throughout his career. He was a valued employee at Craftech Industries in Hudson, NY, from 2011 until December 2021. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Mechanical Engineer at Simmons Machine Tool in Albany, NY, from 1997 to 2011. He also worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer at RJS Technologies in Latham, NY, from 1996 to 1997, and as a Maintenance Supervisor at Al Tech Specialty Steel in Watervliet, NY, from 1991 to 1994. In his personal life, Preston was a passionate and adventurous sportsman. He enjoyed boating, rebuilding classic cars, and target shooting. He was a proud member of the Coxsackie Sportsmen's Club in Coxsackie, NY, where he spent many enjoyable hours pursuing his favorite pastime of target shooting. He was a loving dog owner, and loved Ford Mustangs. Preston's strong faith led him to be a member of the Catholic Church, where he found solace and community during his life. Alice wishes to acknowledge and recognize the substantial support and care provided in the past year by Kirsten and Rich Fredrickson. They have provided an immeasurable amount of time, love, and support to Preston and Alice during the past year while Preston was fighting his battle with Leukemia. Their efforts are truly appreciated. A memorial service to honor Preston's life will be held on Saturday February 10th at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM with US Navy Military Honors beginning at 12:30 PM at W.C. Brady's Sons Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, NY 12051. In remembrance of Preston Muller, contributions can be made to the Coxsackie Sportsmen's Club. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 213, Coxsackie, NY 12051 in Preston's honor. The compassionate staff at W.C. Brady's Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements during this difficult time.

Preston Muller

December 19, 1952 - January 28, 2024