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Charles Mulkey Obituary
Charles A. Mulkey, 68, of Freeburg, Ill., born Jan. 13, 1941, in Belleville, Ill., died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at his residence.
Mr. Mulkey was a teacher retired from Freeburg Community High School District 77 after 30 years of service. He also taught for six years at Wirth Junior High School in Cahokia, for one year in Salem, Ill., and for one year in Chatsworth, Ill. He was a bus driver, basketball coach, and baseball coach for the Freeburg School District. Charley was a member of Laborers Local 459, Freeburg Masonic Lodge 418, and a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Freeburg, Ill. He was also a member of Freeburg Sportsman's Club and an avid gardener.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Dorothy Ann, nee Waeltz, Mulkey; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Adolph and Ella Becker; and two brothers-in-law, Kenneth Becker and Harold (Becky) Becker.
Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Sharon C., nee Becker, Mulkey, whom he married June 2, 1967; his son, Christopher (Charlene) Mulkey of Fayetteville, Ill.; his daughter, Stacy (Kevin) Riseborough of Chandler, Ariz.; and two sisters, Sandra Ann Carr of Champaign, Ill., LaVallette, N.J., and Karen (Arthur) Wilkinson of Bement, Ill.; three brothers-in-law, Melvin (Jeanette) Becker, Virgil (Jolene) Becker, and Tom (Carol) Sneed; a sister-in-law, Dora Becker; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2009, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Freeburg, Ill., and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Freeburg, Ill. A Masonic Ritual will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Freeburg, Ill., with the Rev. Earl Crecelius officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Ill.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS
FUNERAL HOME, Freeburg, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Mulkey
December 15, 2009
I'm just so sad to learn this news and so late after the loss of Charlie too. He was indeed a great teacher, friend, and example. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this, your first holiday season without him. Much love, from Becky (Beasley) Juelfs, Katey and Grant
Susan Wilkinson(Wittenauer)
June 26, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark Luebbers
May 4, 2009
Another St Libory rider here. We all enjoyed Mr. mulkey's ride to School. It was a long way to go and he was the best bus driver you could have. It was a matter of respect and we all had much respect for him. He would always have those shades on so you could not tell whether he was looking or not while you are initiating freshman with opening and closing of windows. And the times he had to put up with all of the mooning that went on from cars passing the bus going back home to StLibory. I always wondered if he ever got a chuckle inside from some of the things we did but had to of course not laugh or act like it was ok.
He will be missed by so many of us and was a great man to talk to. He really wanted to help you in any way he could.
God Bless You during this difficult time.
David Green
April 17, 2009
To Stacy Riseborough and the Mulkey family,
On behalf of San Tan Racing I'd like to extend our condolences and wish you all strength through this difficult time.
Dave Green -- President, San Tan Racing
April 13, 2009
Just have others have said Mr. Mulkey was the best geometry teacher at FCHS. He had a unique sense of humor that I sincerely appreciated! He made class interesting and was a great man!
Jack & Anna Marie Crowe
April 11, 2009
To Sharon & Family
Sorry for your loss. You will remember all the good times, & you will see him working out in the garden or sitting in his favorate chair. He will be with you forever. We just saw him about 10 days ago sitting out by the garage talking to somebody as we went by. Cherish all the memories. God bless you & your family.
Terri Stellhorn
April 10, 2009
To the Mulkey Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Mulkey was a great teacher and bus driver for us kids in St.Libory. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Terri (Lange) Stellhorn, Class of 1982
April Nail
April 10, 2009
To the Mulkey Family,
Mr. Mulkey was a favorite at FCHS. So sad to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michelle (Behrman) Riddle
April 10, 2009
To the Mulkey Family
Mr. Mulkey was a great math teacher. I had him for geometry, and, like the others have said, he was a teacher that made you learn. He was also my bus driver. He made the ride to school interesting. You better had been quick getting on the bus because once your second foot was in the door, it was shut and the bus was moving. Mr. Mulkey will truly be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Melanie Mueth
April 10, 2009
Chris and family -- Very sorry for your loss. Your dad was one of the great FCHS teachers. With a great sense of humor he managed to make geometry fun and (relatively) easy. He is a great example of how a simple, unassuming small town guy can have a huge influence on the world by being a gifted teacher. ---Class of '90
Aneda Glasscock
April 10, 2009
Sharon & Family, Charlie was a very warm and friendly guy. We always had a laugh when he stopped by the kitchen. We sure did appreciate the produce he'd bring us in the fall from his garden. He will surely be missed, our deepest sympathy.
High School Lunch Lady
Jen "Rifleshooter" Reifschneider Lafontaine
April 9, 2009
Mr. Mulkey, what a joy to know and learn from, my fondest memories include him giving everyone in class a nickname that stuck all year long. At the same time, we actually learned something!
The world will miss Mr. Mulkey. I'm so saddened by this news. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Mulkey family. -Class of 1990
Dee Smith
April 9, 2009
To the Mulkey family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. Mr. Mulkey was a great teacher and mentor. Dee (Pickard) Smith, Class of 1985.
Todd Lannert
April 9, 2009
Words cannot express my sadness. I'm so sorry for your loss. You guys were like my second family growing up. Hang on to the memories.
Michelle (Bald) O'Leary (class of 95)
April 9, 2009
I too had Mr. Mulkey as a math teacher. He was by far one of the greatest!! He had such a sense of humor that forced students to WANT to pay attention to what he was saying.
To the Mulkey Family – I am so sorry for your loss.
April 9, 2009
Mr. Mulkey was a great teacher to many students. He was a personal favorite teacher of mine. If you needed any type of help in math he was always willing to help and spend extra time with you. He was also a fun and intertaining bus driver he liked to play music and sing along (even though you begged him not to sing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and childeren.
Tracy Knepper
April 9, 2009
My brothers and I all had Mr. Mulkey at some point at Freeburg. Chris was in my class and we had the same geometry class with his father. It was funny to watch him pick on his own son in class. I respected Mr. Mulkey immensely and his abilities to teach. Some teachers just let you float through the class. Mr. Mulkey actually made sure you learned something. He will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tina Helfrich (class of 1990); Eric/Aaron Helfrich (class of 1992)
Lisa Helms-Dixon
April 9, 2009
My thoughts are with you. These can be such trying times. When I was a high school student in Freeburg, Mr. Mulkey attempted to teach Algebra to me. I had a hard time, and he was very patient. I did not master Algebra, but I left his class with a deep respect for him. He was a wonderful teacher. My brief interactions with him later in my life reminded me how kind he was. I will remember him always as, like my father, one of the great men who touched my life.
Jenni Phelps
April 9, 2009
Chris,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Jenni (Barkau) Phelps
John Blomenkamp
April 9, 2009
To the Mulkey Family.
Charlie was a great person and one of a kind. I will always cherish the memories of "the meetings" at the Grade School bus garage in the mornings for coffee where Charlie would aggravate me...well ok.. I would aggravate Charlie.I have known Charlie most of my life and he will be deeply missed.
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