Townsville Grammar School former deputy headmaster William ‘Bill’ Muller remembered

Tributes are flowing in for a well regarded former deputy headmaster and rugby coach of one of Townsville’s most prestigious schools.

Former Townsville Grammar School deputy headmaster William ‘Bill’ Muller was well loved in the school community. Picture: Facebook

Tributes are flowing in for a well regarded former deputy headmaster and rugby coach of one of Townsville’s most prestigious schools.

William ‘Bill’ Muller recently died, leaving many Townsville Grammar School teachers and former students saddened.

Bill started his career at the school in 1980 as deputy headmaster, working his way into the hearts of the school’s community, the school posted in a tribute on Facebook.

He worked at the school for more than 30 years as acting headmaster, deputy headmaster, teacher and rugby coach.

“The hallmark of Bill was his devotion to the many students in his care, and his ability to find the best in every single one of them,” the tribute read.

He left a lasting impact on many students over the years.

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Former Townsville Grammar School deputy headmaster William ‘Bill’ Muller was also the school’s rugby coach and first archivist. Picture: Facebook

“There will never be anyone quite like Mr. Muller. It was a pleasure knowing you and for giving me the fond memories as my teacher, rugby coach and many more memories of our TGS rugby tours,” Kirkman James said.

“Very saddened to hear about this. He would have had in impact on thousands of students, myself included. He had time for everyone and there was no hidden agendas, he was always honest and reassuring with you and understood being a teenager can be a difficult time of life,” Simon Holmes-Evans said.

Bill retired from full time service in 1998 but remained deeply involved with Townsville Grammar, indulging in his love of history to become the school’s first archivist.

“His many articles chronicled as “From the Archives” as well as the publications providing background information on Past Grammarians’ wartime service are a tribute to his skills and dedication to the School,” the school’s tribute read.

Bill was deeply involved with the Past Grammarians Association.

People are invited to contact the school to share a memory via [e-mail].

Originally published as Townsville Grammar School former deputy headmaster William ‘Bill’ Muller remembered