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Karl D. Mullen

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

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Silver Spring, Maryland

Karl Mullen Obituary

KARL D. MULLEN Gonzaga Class of 1951
On Wednesday, January 25, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Mary B. Mullen; father of Thomas G. (Janet) Mullen, Nanette K. Miller, Rita J. (Edward) Yates, and Ann P. (David) Wiegand; grandfather of Greg (Molly) Mullen, Sarah Mullen, Corey (Brittany) Yates and Amanda Yates; great-grandfather of Christopher and Carson; brother of Ida Nell Barrett, Constance P. Hardin, Charles F. Mullen, Sue Ann Fleming and the late J. Michael Mullen. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 31 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 27, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Karl Mullen

31 Entries

Tom

December 5, 2012

Ditto Rita comments, although I think mom has more to do with the Skins than you (you had the Nationals covered). I am counting on mom to help us shoot down those birds next week. :)

December 4, 2012

Dad I could hear you shouting "same old skins" during parts of last night's game but I think you would be proud of the direction RGIII is taking the team...hope they continue and make the playoffs - hell win the superbowl in yours and mom's memory. Love you and miss you! Christmas won't be the same without you hiring me to be mom's secret santa - you thought it was a burden - but I looked forward to it every year!! Love you dad!! love boo

October 11, 2012

Dad I know you had a hand in the Nat's win tonight. Tom

October 11, 2012

Thank u dad

Tom

September 21, 2012

Wow Dad, not since you were born (33) has DC had a playoff game in baseball. You must have had a hand in it from above, love Tom

September 5, 2012

Hey Dad How about those Nat's. I know it is you since the last time they went was the year you were born. Love Ya Tom

Amanda Yates

February 16, 2012

Grandad -- thanks for the memories...love you...Baby Sweet!

Thanks for all the memories grandad!! love you lots! love baby sweet!!

Amanda Yates

February 14, 2012

Susanna Engvall

February 14, 2012

Karl's joking at the dinner table while cruising over the Atlantic Ocean on the way to Bermuda will never be forgotten! I can remember it as clearly as yesterday, and it was close to 16 years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Doran Murphy

February 8, 2012

Karl Mullen gave me my fist job at RTE at age 14 in the early 1970's and then supplied me with a summer job and many years of employment references in high school, college and post-graduate. Mr & Mrs Mullen will never be forgotten. Just received this news from Dick Waskom today, February 8, 2012. In loving memory and much gratefulness. Mary Doran Murphy Richmond, VA

The last of the Mullen's

Tom mullen

February 2, 2012

Margaret Quinn McGovern

January 30, 2012

Dear Mullen Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Val and Mike Boltz

January 30, 2012

Ann,
Mike and I were so very sorry to hear about your Dad. You are in our thoughts and ready to help you and Dave in any way we can.
Val and Mike

January 30, 2012

Our prayers go out for each of you at this time. It's hard to lose a dad but he leaves such special memories. May God be close to each of you.
With our love and prayers
Joyce and Gene Yates

January 30, 2012

Love the photos of your Dad in the service. What a handsome man! Just heard the story of how your parents met too. How romantic!!!
Hugs, Kathi Yates Cowdery

John P. Yagesh

January 30, 2012

Tom, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. The loss of a parent is never easy. Take comfort in knowing your dad is in a better place and wacthing over all those he loved and cared for. He lives on in the memories you all have created and will share time and time again.

January 29, 2012

Nan and family,
I enjoyed visiting your parents in their home and at the beach. My prayers and love are with you. I pray that our Lord bring His peace to comfort your sorrow. Know that your father is home with his heavenly father. God bless.
Ginny Striegel and family

Henry Mullen

January 29, 2012

When I think of Karl I remember those hazy days of my youth when visiting Washington DC and the Mullen side of my family.

He was always funny and always fun to be around.

He will be missed.

January 28, 2012

Mike Jones

January 28, 2012

Words can't expresss how I feel. My heart and prayers go out to the entire Mullen family. We have shared many good and bad times, I am and always will be here for you all.

Donna & Willy Johnston

January 28, 2012

Rita and Ann ~
Our love, prayers, and thoughts surround you during this difficult time.

Gisele Thompson

January 28, 2012

Nan, Tom, Rita and Ann ~
I cannot imagine the loss and all that you are going through with your Dad and Mom, now. Please know that your Dad is in peace and joyous with his Maker. I am sure that he is busy getting things ready for your Mom, with a drink in his hand and a big smile on his face, the TV is on and it is a glorious day for him!
I remember so many times being at the house in Rockville and your Dad sitting in his chair while Mom would come and talk to us. I loved it! I am cherishing all of the memories!
Blessings to all of you!

Tom Ricucci

January 28, 2012

I am so sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Charlie Miller

January 28, 2012

I was so sorry to hear that Karl passed away. Although I have not seen him for many years I have fond memories of him. My thoughts are with you and all the family at this sad time.

Charles Mullen

January 28, 2012

Memories of My Big Brother:

Visiting Karl at summer camp at the Graves Farm in Virginia and eating fried chicken and peach ice cream together.
Serving together as acolytes at our grandmother's church.
Watching Karl play football for Gonzaga. Nice tackle at the Georgetown Prep game.
Setting the clocks hours ahead so he would get up on time to help me deliver newspapers.
Teaching me to drive. What an experience! Karl was not known for his patience.
Serving as an usher at Marybelle and Karl's wedding.
So proud when he came home in his uniform after Army boot camp.
Asking his advice and counsel on major personal decisions.

I shall miss my Big Brother. May God hold him in the palm of his hand.

Love,Fred