Alvis Mueller

Alvis Roy Mueller (88) of Carmine, Texas was called home by His Heavenly Father on December 18, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in College Station, Texas.

Alvis was born on June 15, 1936, to John and Ida (Stebner) Mueller at home in the La Bahia/Burton Texas area. He started his education at Boundary School and Burton Elementary. When the family moved to the Carmine, Texas area, he continued his education at the Round Top-Carmine junior high and high school. After Alvis graduated from Round Top-Carmine high school in 1955, he continued his education by studying Education at Blinn College for 2 years and then Sam Houston State Teachers College.

After receiving his Master of Education degree from Sam Houston State Teachers College, he started his first job at Round Top-Carmine high school on September 6, 1960, as a math and driver's education teacher and principal. In addition to teaching and administrative responsibilities, he coached both boys basketball and baseball. After a month of teaching, he was drafted by the United States government to serve in the US Army achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class. He was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana for twelve months before being assigned to the Army National Guard. He was a member of the 49th Armored Division as a squad leader.

Upon returning from serving his country, Alvis, resumed his teaching/coaching and leadership roles at Round Top- Carmine high school in 1962, kickstarting a 32-year career in education in this school district. He furthered his education by attending the University of Arkansas on his summer breaks and obtained his superintendent certification in 1969. Alvis touched many students' lives through his 30 plus years in education. Many remember him from his numerous math classes, driver's education courses, and coaching them in sports. A few students even have memories of him from their trips to the principal's office where they were introduced to his paddle with his initials "ARM" on it, which he jokingly referred to it as the long ARM of the law.

From his actions to others, people knew Alvis was a devoted Christian man. He was baptized into the Christian faith on November 22, 1936, at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine, Texas. He later confirmed his Christian faith at the same church on September 24, 1950. Alvis was an active member of this church until his death and participated in the church as a church council member, Sunday School teacher, Brotherhood/Men in Mission member, and sang in the church choir. Alvis' passion for service touched him to lead the Port of Houston Seafarers boxes for numerous years at the church.

In addition to being actively involved at the high school in Carmine, he was also very active in the community by being a charter member of the Carmine Lions Club, where he served numerous leadership roles as well as the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department, Young Farmers, and served on the Board of Directors for the Fayette County Farm Bureau. Alvis loved animals and wildlife and was a member of the Sandtown Wildlife Association. He continued his love and support for his country by being actively involved for 42 consecutive years in leadership roles in the American Legion Quade-Werchan Post #338. Alvis also remained connected with fellow service members through his involvement with the 49th Armored Division National Guard Reunion Committee.

In his early adulthood, he loved to travel, the US states and abroad, often taking his family with him on these trips. He enjoyed participating in community sports, playing volleyball, baseball and softball. He also enjoyed crappie fishing and water skiing on Somerville Lake on his boat.

In 1994, Alvis retired from his career at school and spent his time taking care of his mother until her passing in 1996. His retirement allowed him to become more involved in farming and ranching. During his retirement years, he really enjoyed tending to his cattle, many times sitting on the back of his truck and handfeeding range cubes to his tame cattle. He enjoyed the comradery of the small towns in his area with friends and relatives at local restaurants and stores.

Alvis loved animals and you would see him frequently driving around with one of his canine friends riding shotgun in the front seat. He also loved listening to the radio where some of his favorite programs were the Country Store, Rush Limbaugh and all other Republican talk-show hosts. Another favorite on the radio was Polka Time, where he often made birthday dedications for his family members.

Alvis was very independent and enjoyed living on his own until six months ago when his health declined.

Alvis was predeceased by his parents, brother, J.D. Mueller and sister-in-law, Shirley Fuchs Mueller, brother- in-law, J.C. Pohl, and great niece, Karlee Layne Peters. Left to mourn are his sister, Avalda Pohl; nieces, Debbie Eckert and husband Ronnie, Renee Mueller, Connie Peters and husband Michael, Jill Finke and husband Rodney and nephew Jody Pohl and wife Evelyn. In addition to his family, Alvis touched many lives through his 30 plus years of teaching at Round Top-Carmine high school as a teacher, coach, principal and friend. Missing his loving touch will be his dog, Speckles, and his numerous cats.

Pallbearers include his great nephews: Andrew Eckert, Joshua Eckert, Joey Pohl, Jared Pohl, Ryan Finke and Grant Finke. Honorary pallbearers are his great nieces: Brooke Klausmeyer, Kayla Peters and Jordan Peters.

Services will be held at Martin Luther Lutheran Church on December 23, 2024, at 2pm. Visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, Texas with the family present from 3 - 5pm on December 22, 2024. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Martin Luther Lutheran Church Educational Fund; the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter serving Fayette County; the City of Brenham Animal Services or an organization that touches your heart.