Frederick Mueller | |
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| 14thUnited 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 |
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| Born | (1893-11-22)November 22, 1893 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | August 31, 1976(1976-08-31) (aged 82) Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Darrah |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Michigan State University (BS) |
Frederick Henry Mueller (November 22, 1893 – August 31, 1976) was a U.S.cabinet officer. He served as theUnited States Secretary of Commerce from 1959 until 1961, during the administration of PresidentDwight D. Eisenhower.[1]
Mueller was born inGrand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Emma Matilde Oesterle and furniture manufacturer John Frederick Mueller.
He graduated fromMichigan State University in 1914, with a bachelor's degree inmechanical engineering.
Upon his father's retirement, he became president of the family business.
Prior to joining the Eisenhower administration, Mueller served in multiple posts at theDepartment of Commerce. In 1956, Mueller was charged with the heading of the Division of Domestic Affairs as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Domestic Affairs until 1958[2] when he was elevated toUndersecretary of Commerce.[2] He held this position until he was elevated to Secretary of Commerce in 1959.[2]
He married the former Mary Darrah on November 6, 1915; they had two children, Marcia Joan and Frederick Eugene Mueller.
Mueller died in Sarasota, Florida, on August 31, 1976, at age 82. He is interred in Graceland Mausoleum in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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