Remembering our Co-Founder and National Executive Director
Arthur "Artie" Muller, 80, entered into eternal life on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in New York City, NY, to the late Arthur J. and Cecilia (née Pereira) Muller, and grew up in Elizabeth, NJ. Following his marriage, he lived in Roselle Park, NJ, and Linden, NJ, before making Neshanic Station his home in 1979.
Artie pursued carpentry and graduated from Thomas Edison Vocational School in Elizabeth, class of 1963. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967, achieving the rank of sergeant E5 and serving as a combat veteran during the Vietnam War. Artie dedicated over 22 years to Exxon Research & Engineering in Annandale, NJ, where he worked as a senior construction mechanic. His expertise in carpentry contributed significantly to numerous home improvement projects throughout the years.
Among his numerous accomplishments, Artie served as the founder and executive director of Rolling Thunder, Inc., a veteran’s organization that has expanded to 40 chapters today. This organization also led to the establishment of Rolling Thunder Charities, Inc., recognized as one of the most impactful non-profit organizations for veterans in the United States, allocating 95% of all donations received directly to support veterans.
Artie took pleasure in outdoor activities, including fishing with his sons, riding his motorcycle, maintaining his home's landscape, and visiting picturesque locations across the United States such as Wildwood, New Jersey, the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore, and Texas. As a skilled mechanic, he gained significant knowledge from his childhood experiences of constructing hot-rods with friends. Artie was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church in Three Bridges, NJ.
In addition to his parents, Arthur was predeceased by his sister, Mary Heintz.
Artie is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Elaine M. (née Ciuba) Muller; two loving sons, Michael C. Muller of Flemington, NJ and Joseph D. Muller and his spouse Nickcole of Pennsylvania; four dear siblings, Cecilia St. Miklosy, Carol Hurst, James Muller, and John Muller; two treasured grandchildren, Alivia Muller and Gavin Muller; and cherished several nieces and nephews.
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