Gabriel David Muller, 38, of Altura, MN, passed away peacefully in his Phoenix AZ apt., on Jan. 21st 2025. 

Gabriel was born in Rochester, MN, on March 4th, 1986. Mom, Dad, brother Michael,  Dr. Fish, and 3 angels attending.

He was a compassionate man in all his relationships. 

Once, as a Kindergartener at Immanuel Lutheran School in Lewiston, MN, he was in skit for parents. He saw a  classmate crying uncontrollably, ran across the gym for a chair, and helped the boy enter the song they were singing.

Gabe's faith was strong. He was baptized and professed Jesus was his Lord at age 11, at LaCrosse Christian Church in LaCrosse, WI.

He started wrestling in 1st grade. He was a regional champion in the 16 and under  tournament through the NYWA.

He attended Lewiston H.S. in Lewiston, MN. His friends enjoyed his sense of humor and said he could light up a room. He was a fierce defender of friends and family. His sisters said he was a kind and patient teacher and game player for them. He loved playing with his niece and nephews when they were together. 

Gabriel joined the Army Reserves in 2006. He deployed to Iraq as a bridge builder for a year and volunteered for every mission there to further the U.S.' cause. He was a strong Patriot. 

He earned his associate degree at the Minnesota School of Business in Rochester,  MN. He became a top salesman for Ashley Furniture and The Furniture Super Store in Rochester.  In St.Paul, MN, he sold trailers and also had top sales.

He was a Viking's fan. He also saw a MN Twins game with his brother Mike.

He moved to AZ in 2021. His love of God and compassion for people would buy food, cases of water, and gift cards for the Street Homeless in Phoenix. He was involved with Veteran Services in AZ and is grateful for their support.

Gabriel is survived by his parents, Steven and Holly Muller, brother, Michael (Beth) Muller, sisters:  Anna Muller, Ruth Whittemore, and Joy Muller, 1 niece and 8 nephews, and his grandmother Arlene Muller. 

He is preceeded in death by his paternal grandfather Eilert Muller and his maternal grandparents, David and Connie Berckes.

His body is to be cremated and placed with honor in the Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery,  Preston, MN in the Spring of 2025.

A private Celebration of Life to be planned with the immediate family. 

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