Richard F. Muhl, 71, of East Hampton, died on Aug. 5.  He was the husband of the late Patricia (Leone) Muhl.  Richard was born in Mineola, New York, on April 4, 1941, son of the late Frederick and Anna (Dietz) Muhl. An ex-U.S. Navy submarine man, Richard never lost his love of the sea. He went boating and fishing whenever he could, and if you went fishing with him, he always made sure you reeled one in.   Richard also served his community by being a member of the Floral Park, New York, and Clinton, Connecticut, fire departments. 

After running his own business for 20 years, he retired to spend time with his family. He especially enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters and making sawdust in the basement.

He is survived by his son, Frederick Muhl and his wife Ginger; his daughter, Adel-Marie Cerri and her husband Donald; his sister, Barbara Wyzykowski and her husband David; three grandchildren, Kayla and Renae Cerri and Lydia Muhl; and several nieces and a nephew. He is also survived by his faithful companion, his dog Nikki.

Calling hours will take place on Thursday, Aug. 9, from 4 until 7 p.m., at the Swan Funeral Home, 80 East Main St., Clinton. A graveside service will take place on Friday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m., in St. Mary Cemetery on Beach Park Road in Clinton.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford CT 06405 (www.hospice.com). Messages of condolence may be left online at www.swanfh.com.