Kenneth W. Mullen

Kenneth W. Mullen, 98, passed away peacefully December 31, 2022 with family by his side. He was born in Oneida June 17, 1924, to the late C. Ed and Mae (Fries) Mullen. He was a 1942 graduate of Appleton High School. On September 10, 1949, Ken married his beloved wife, Elsie (Davis), sharing many years of happiness until her passing in 2009. Together they farmed in Oneida, before moving to Green Bay, and then to Ashwaubenon. Ken worked for Andrews Oil, Sears, and retired from Red Owl where he worked as a diesel mechanic. Ken was a devoted husband and father. He often took the family, and sometimes half the neighborhood, on camping trips. In retirement he and Elsie bowled, played cards and frequented the gym. He belonged to Nativity Church, where he shared a community of friends.

Ken is survived by his children: Dennis (Julie); Douglas; Linda; all of Green Bay; Carol (Will Hirama), Arlington, VA; Leonard (Lori), Menasha; Gail (Wayne) Vann, Green Bay; Diane (Michael) Conway, Kissimmee, FL; Gary, Green Bay. He is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and sister-in-law Judy Davis. He also has many nieces and nephews who cared for him very much.

In addition to his parents and wife Elsie, Ken was preceded in death by two sons, Clifford and Joseph; brothers and sisters: Roman (Myrtle) Mullen, Emmet (Lucille) Mullen, Eben (Gertrude) Mullen, LaRose (Bernard) VandenLangenberg, and Jean (Rich) Vandehei; brothers-in-law: Ernest (Irene) Davis, Sam Davis; sister-in-law: Esther (Harold) Marquardt; daughters-in-law: Victoria Mullen and Brenda Mullen.

A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 2270 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay, with Rev. Matt Simonar officiating. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the church from 1:00 pm until the time of service at 3:00 pm. Entombment will be at the Shrine of Good Shepherd Mausoleum. 

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lyndahl.com

The family is grateful for the good care he received by the staff of McCormick Assisted Living (especially grandson Mike) and Unity Hospice. Ken had a big heart and a kind soul, and will be sadly missed.

The Lyndahl Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

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