Former Baxter Mayor Gary Muehlhausen Dies at 75

Baxter made several advancements as a city during the 1990s and early 2000s while Gary Muehlhausen was mayor. This week, the city of Baxter is mourning the loss of their former mayor.

Muehlhausen passed away peacefully in his sleep last Sunday at his home in Baxter. He served as Baxter’s mayor from July 21st, 1998, until January 1^st, 2005. Baxter saw great growth during Muehlhausen’s tenure, and his impact on the city will not be forgotten.

There will be a celebration of his life at the Arrowhead Lodge in Baxter Thursday, June 21st from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Muehlhausen was 75 years old.

To hear more about Muehlhausen’s legacy from former Baxter City Council member Mary Marana, click on the video above.