Frederick H. Mueller

Not to be confused with Frederick Muller.

Frederick Henry Mueller (November 22, 1893 – August 31, 1976) was a U.S. cabinet officer. He served as the United States Secretary of Commerce from 1959 until 1961, during the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.^[1]

Frederick Mueller
14th United States Secretary of Commerce
In office June 30, 1959 – January 19, 1961 Acting: June 30, 1959 – August 10, 1959
President	Dwight D. Eisenhower
Preceded by	Lewis Strauss (acting)
Succeeded by	Luther H. Hodges
Personal details
Born	(1893-11-22)November 22, 1893 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Died	August 31, 1976(1976-08-31) (aged 82) Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Mary Darrah
Children	2
Education	Michigan State University (BS)

Early life

Mueller was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Emma Matilde Oesterle and furniture manufacturer John Frederick Mueller.

Education

He graduated from Michigan State University in 1914, with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

Career

Upon his father's retirement, he became president of the family business.

Prior to joining the Eisenhower administration, Mueller served in multiple posts at the Department of Commerce. In 1956, Mueller was charged with the heading of the Division of Domestic Affairs, and in 1958, he was elevated to deputy secretary, the number two position in the bureau.

Personal life

He married the former Mary Darrah on November 6, 1915; they had two children, Marcia Joan and Frederick Eugene Mueller.

Death

Mueller died in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on August 31, 1976, at age 82. He is interred in Graceland Mausoleum in Grand Rapids.