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MSG. Robert M. Muilenburg; age 88, was born July 13, 1926 received his eternal reward on Saturday, November 29, 2014. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Conrad A. and Mary Vanzyl Muilenburg; his sister Wilmina Rollinger; his wife Margaret Donnelly Muilenburg; son Anthony C. Muilenburg; daughter in law Toni Muilenburg; son in law Gary D. Taylor and grandson Ryan P. Lillard. He is survived by his sister Ruth Freeman of Walnut Creek, CA. and by his children Mary Rose Taylor, Katheryn T. and husband Stephen Barscewski, Cecilia A. and husband Winford Collins, and Monica J. McNatt. Also by 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great- grandchild. Robert was born on a farm near Alton, Iowa on July 13, 1926 and shortly afterwards moved with his family to western South Dakota where his father farmed for several years until the drought of the mid-1930's which caused him to sell his farm and move to Sioux Falls, SD where Bob lived until he was drafted into the Army during WWII. His service spanned 26 years which included tours in Germany, Korea, Alaska and Vietnam until his retirement in 1971. His military awards include the following Medals; Good Conduct 7 times, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, the Bronze Star and Armed Forces Honor Second Class. Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Achievement in ground operations against hostile forces in the Republic of Vietnam was presented on December 9, 1970. After his retirement he furthered his education by pursuing two degrees in Health Care Management. Earning an Associates from San Antonio Community College and a Bachelor's Degree with recognition for achievement in Academic Excellence from Texas State College in San Marcos. He was employed by Santa Rosa Medical Center for the next 20 years in Nursing Management and retired fully in 1991. He was a member of Adult Choir for 23 years, President of Parish Council for the first three years of its inception. He became active in the Holy Name Society and served in varying roles: President of his Parish at San Jose Mission from 1988 until his death, President of the Archdiocesan Union of Holy Name Societies of San Antonio for three years from 1988 – 1991, Regional Vice President for Region 10 of the National Association of Holy Name Societies for 15 years until his resignation in 2010 due to poor health. In addition, he was Editor of "THE WORD", the newsletter of the Archdiocesan Union of Holy Name Societies for 25 years and did so until his death. December 4, 1977 Robert was awarded the Archbishop Francis J. Furey Medal in recognition of exceptional service to the Catholic Church San Jose Mission Parish and his community. He was selected to receive "The Outstanding Service Award for 1994". He was also a recipient of the 2014 Lumen Gentium Award Light of the Nations presented by Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, M.S.P.S. on behalf of the Archdiocese of San Antonio on Feb. 2, 2014, representing San Jose Mission Catholic Church. Services will be at Brookehill Funeral Home: Visitation on Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:00 PM with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial at San Jose Mission Catholic Church, 701 E Pyron Ave. Thursday Dec 11, 2014 at 11:30 AM. Interment will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery where he will join his wife at rest. San Jose Parish Center will be open for family and friends to gather following the internment. Bob requested that donations be made to the San Jose Mission Parish Building Fund in lieu of flowers.

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Robert M. Muilenburg

July 13, 1926 - November 29, 2014