SYCAMORE – Donald Spencer Mullins, 87, of Sycamore, Ill., passed on into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at Kishwaukee Hospital, in DeKalb.
Born March 28, 1926, in Chicago, oldest of four children to George Spencer Mullins and Alice Ellen (Knowles) Mullins, he married Marjorie Anne Natt on June 21, 1947; she passed away on Oct. 10, 1994. He later married Doreen Betty Petryna Allen on March 23, 2002.
Don Mullins lived in Chicago for 31 years, moving to Carpentersville in 1957 where he served as a church elder for more than 38 years. He taught Sunday school and served as an Awana youth club leader for many years. He moved to Sycamore in March 2002 after his marriage to Doreen Betty and fellowshipped at First Baptist Church of Sycamore.
He served in the U.S. Air Force on a B-24 as a tail gunner during World War II, as an aerial photographer mapping Europe, the Balkans and North Africa in B-17s at the end of the war, and again as a tail gunner during a series of incidents with Yugoslavia in August 1946. He also served in the Illinois Air National Guard and USAF (1949 to 1952) on B-26s (A-26 Douglas Invader) in NATO in France.
A graduate of Carl Schurz High School and Wright College, he also completed specialized courses at the College of Advanced Traffic and Freight Traffic Institute. He also attended Roosevelt University and John Marshall Law School in Chicago.
He retired from Transportation Consulting and Service Corp., at the end of 1992, as president. He served as a member and chairman of the Board of Directors of Kids Alive International, in Valparaiso, Ind., that ministers to children at risk in several third-world countries. A member of the Association for Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy (now Association of Transportation Law Professionals), he was a registered practitioner before the Interstate Commerce Commission, admitted to practice in 1964.
Don Mullins was in regular fellowship at First Baptist Church of Sycamore. His favorite Scripture verses were 1l Corinthians 6:20, Galatians 26:3 and 314, and 4I Timothy 1:15.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty; three daughters, Cynthia Delores Mullins of Belvidere, Wendy Lynn (Keith) Cooper of Winchester, Ore., and Linda Mullins (Richard) Bailey of Beavercreek, Ore.; foster son, Khalil Abi Nader (Nana) of Beirut, Lebanon; stepson, Craig Steven (Vicki) Allen of Woodbury, Minn.; and two stepdaughters, Jane Marie Allen (Brian) Cox of Moscow, Idaho and Justeen Doreen Allen of Sycamore. Also surviving are six grandchildren and six step-grandchildren; one grandson-in-law and one granddaughter-in-law; many great-grandchildren; as well as a myriad of nieces and nephews and their families.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Marjorie Anne; two brothers, Gordon Earl (Carolyn) Mullins and David George (Ruth) Mullins; sister, Jean Anne Hall Giles; and a granddaughter, Keeley Anne Cooper.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at First Baptist Church, 530 W. State St., Sycamore, with the Rev. Stephen Persson officiating. Interment will be at Ridgewood Memorial Park in Des Plaines. A visitation will be held from 9 to 9:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
A memorial fund has been established for Kids Alive International.
Arrangements handled by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Quiram Sycamore Chapel.
For information, visit www.olsonfh.com or call 815-895-6589.

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Published by Daily Chronicle from Mar. 12 to Mar. 16, 2014.

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Michael Jamnik

December 19, 2014

I hardly have a word for knowing today that Don Mullins passed. It is Dec. 19, 2014 and like every year for the past 35 years I wait for the Mullins Xmas letter. I worked for Mr. Mullins since I was 15 y.o., for many years. My grandmother Eileen was Don's fathers Secretary before he passed. Mr. Mullins was one of the kindest, fairest boss I ever had. I had many problems growing up and he always made sure I was alright. I am so sad to hear the passing of Don and I know he has had a very very good life due to his faith in the Lord. He truly practiced what he preached and really had an impact in my life as I moved forward to become an adult. To the Mullins Children, I am so sorry for your loss, but happy because I know your father is right were he belongs.

Linda Bailey

April 7, 2014

Don Mullins was the best dad. He never really grew out of being fun, yet had a very strong sense of responsibility. You knew you could count on him. He lived his life with purpose and determination and drive to serve the Lord.

Dad in Papau New Guinea in mid-90's when visiting the Kids Alive Homes in the Pacific Rim

Linda Bailey

April 7, 2014

March 22, 2014

I met Don when our kids were in the Dundee Scots--he was 'President' and I was 'Ways and Means.'
He led me to salvation with Christ and followed thru for 38 years sending a "birthday card" every year on my salvation anniversary.
He was one of my closest friends.
George Zenger
Elgin, IL

Bess (Betsy) (Bowman) Schulmeister

March 17, 2014

Mr. Mullins (Uncle Don) was a special influence on my life as an elder at the Meadowdale Gospel Chapel, my H.S. Sunday School teacher, and youth group leader. His joy in life, sense of humor and evident love for the Lord will be missed.

Thomas George Knowles

March 15, 2014

Good bye my dear cousin, I have a picture of you and my dad on my dresser wIth you in your Air Force uniform. God speed my precious Donald.
Cousin Tom!

Kathy Knottnerus

March 15, 2014

So sorry to hear of Don's passing. He inspired us to be dedicated to raising our children as to the Lord. Don send out a letter each year reminding us to light our dedication candles (symbolic remembrance), and then because we had a large family,he would humorously warn us not to burn down the house. His spirit of dedication touched our lives, we will miss him & those annual letters, but rejoice that he is with Jesus forever.

Heidi (Nielsen) Carter

March 15, 2014

So sorry I couldn't be there for the funeral. Mr. M meant so much to me. It seems he was there all my life and a great influence on my Christian walk as my Sunday School teacher and Youth Group leader. And an example of "Living for Jesus." He will never be forgotten.

Ann Elliott

March 13, 2014

Mr. Mullins will always hold a special place in my heart. He taught the Word of God, lived a godly life, and was a great example to me. You are loved and will be greatly missed.

Renee Beauregard

March 13, 2014

Sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was a great man of God and has finally gotten to hear the Lord tell him face-to-face, "Well done, good and faithful servant." I will miss seeing him at Kids Alive functions and I will miss his sense of humor.

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