Morris E. Muhleman

Who was Morris E. Muhleman?

Morris E. “Morrie” Muhleman was a politician in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States, for most of his life. He was an Illinois State Senator, sheriff of Rock Island County, and mayor of the city of Rock Island.

Born June 1, 1915, he was raised in the City of Rock Island where he attended school and graduated from Rock Island High School in 1933. He married Winifred McClean on October 7, 1936. Prior to his election to public office Muhleman served as a bookkeeper, salesman, was manager and co-owner of a farm implement store.

Morrie Muhleman was an active member of the local Republican Party for years and in 1950 Muhleman was elected Sheriff of Rock Island County. He served in that office until November 1954 when he was elected to the Illinois State Senate. In the State Senate he was Vice-Chairman of the Senate Highways and Traffic Regulations Committee and also served on the Industrial Affairs Committee, Municipalities Committee, Pensions and Personnel Committee, and the Revenue Committee.

Muhleman was defeated in a surprise upset in 1958 by political veteran and former Illinois State Treasurer, Ora Smith.