Ann Muller—a resident of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, who once lived in Chicago—died Dec. 4. She was 78.
Mrs. Muller, a native of Michigan, was a Chicago writer, activist, and volunteer.
Her book, Parents Matter, Parents’ Relationships with Lesbian Daughters and Gay Sons, was published in 1987, and she wrote a syndicated column about her family for gay newspapers from 1986 to 1989. She testified on behalf of gay rights legislation in both Springfield and Chicago, Illinois, and in 1981 was one of the first three parents ever to march in Chicago’s gay pride parade.
Mrs. Muller also did volunteer work with people with AIDS from 1987 to 1991. “She had a strong sense of family and a quiet courage,” said her husband of more than 60 years, Herman, who survives her. Other survivors include a daughter, Lori (Tarif) Zaim of Chagrin Falls; a son, Jason (Antoine Couture) of Cleveland; and granddaughters, Sarah (Ahmad Alkuda), Nadia and Hannah Zaim.
Donations to Hospice of the Western Reserve would be appreciated.