Walter J. Muilenburg

Walter John Muilenburg (August 1893 – November 30, 1958) was an American writer and educator. He wrote short stories and one novel, titled Prairie. His short stories have been included in the Best Short Stories of 1915 and 1916.

Personal life Muilenburg was born to John and Gertrude (Van Rooyan) Muilenburg near Orange City, Iowa, in August 1893. Prior to his birth, the Muilenburg family lived in the area for 20 years. It is likely that Muilenburg's family was not wealthy because of how much land they worked on. Muilenburg and his siblings received high school diplomas at a time when farm children in Siouxland normally only attended school up to the eighth grade, and they all attended college. He attended the University of Iowa and his brother James Muilenburg attended Yale University. Muilenburg graduated from the University of Iowa in 1915. He met his friend John T. Frederick while in college.

Death Muilenburg had lung cancer for three years prior to his death. He died from a heart attack on November 30, 1958, at age 65 in Phoenix, Arizona during his winter stay.