JOHN WILLIAM MUSTER, IV

JOHN WILLIAM MUSTER, IV of Calhoun, KY died December 3, 2025 at the age of 78. A licensed funeral director and embalmer since 1971, his professional journey was deeply rooted to his family’s legacy, as he joined Muster Funeral Homes in 1969, becoming the fifth generation.

He was also installed as a deputy coroner under his father, Bill Muster, in 1970. John served either as a McLean County coroner or a deputy coroner until his retirement in the spring of this year and was recognized as being one of the longest serving coroners throughout the state, with over 55 years of service. John also served as a licensed EMT, working alongside his family to provide McLean County Ambulance Service until the county assumed operation of the service in 1986.

In 1976 John and his brother founded Muster Associates, a professional vehicle sales company specializing in ambulances and funeral vehicles. It eventually evolved into Muster Coaches, which every year, through the annual Run for Roses sales campaign, one lucky customer received a trip to the Kentucky Derby attending with John and his wife, Susan. John was recognized as being a 50-year licensee in the state of Kentucky. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in funeral service in 1969 from the Central State College in Edmond, OK.