Robert Patrick "Bob" Mulherin

Robert Patrick "Bob" Mulherin obituary, Carmel, IN

Robert Patrick "Bob" Mulherin

Robert "Bob" Mulherin Obituary

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Robert Patrick "Bob" Mulherin, 75 of Carmel, IN passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023.  Bob was born April 30, 1948 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the late Charles J. and Verna B. Mulherin.  He was raised on a farm in Mechanicsville, Iowa.  He was a graduate of the University of Iowa.

Bob worked as a pharmacist for 44 years, retiring in 2016.  Much of his career was spent with Trinity Hospital (now Unity Point Health) in Rock Island, IL.  He was currently attending St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Westfield, IN and previously attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mechanicsville, IA and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moline, IL.

Bob was an avid cyclist and Iowa Hawkeye fan.  He enjoyed classic rock, reading and working on his computer.  More than anything, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, July 14 at Flanner Buchanan-Carmel, where family and friends may gather from 1:00 pm until the time of the service.  Additional services are being planned for family and friends in Iowa.

Bob is survived by his wife, Pat; children, Brian P. (wife, Megan) Mulherin, Beth A Hawkinson, Adam S. (partner, Christine Liu) Mulherin, Allison C. (husband, Maxwell Pombert) Mulherin; 7 grandchildren; siblings, Don Mulherin, Maureen Spear, Ginny DeWulf, Pat Hasenbank, Jean Eash, Barb Bunge.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Mulherin.

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