Bernard Leroy "Bernie" Muehlbauer, 84, passed away on September 20, 2014. Born in Evansville, IN on January 14, 1930, he has been a Hampton resident since 1967. Bernie was in the US Army for 10 years, met and married Rose Setsuko Sono in Kyoto, Japan during the Korean War. He graduated from Colorado College (BA), Oklahoma State University (MS), and University of VA (PhD). After college, he worked for the National Park Service for 4 yrs as a historian, as a History Professor for Hampton University for 27 yrs, where he retired from, and as an Adjunct History Professor at St. Leo College and Thomas Nelson for 14 yrs. Bernie participated as a contributing historian at the Pentagon for Korean War research and was an avid stamp collector, specializing in Asian stamps. He was a Regional Commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America and volunteered for over 37 yrs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, horticulture, watching sports, and regularly attended Phoebus United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Rose Sono Muehlbauer, daughters Ruth Farnett (Tony), grandson Stephen; Grace Dodd (David); and son, James Muehlbauer (Melissa), granddaughter Samantha. He is also survived by one brother, Norbert Muehlbauer of Indiana. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Hampton Memorial Gardens on Butler Farm Road, Hampton. There will be a reception following the service at Phoebus United Methodist Church. Donations may be made to Phoebus United Methodist Church, 300 E. Mellen St., Hampton, VA 23663.