Morris E. Muhleman (1915–1998) was a politician in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States, for most of his life. He was an Illinois State Senator, sheriff of Rock Island County, and mayor of the city of Rock Island. Born June 1, 1915, he was raised in the City of Rock Island where he attended school and graduated from Rock Island High School in 1933. He married Winifred McClean on October 7, 1936. Prior to his election to public office Muhleman served as a bookkeeper, salesman, was manager and co-owner of a farm implement store. Muhleman died November 11, 1998 at the age of 83.