Robert E. "Bob" "Bob" Mull

Robert E. (Bob) Mull, 93 of Crothersville, Indiana, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Autumn Trace in Seymour, Indiana, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on December 5, 1931, in Scott County, Indiana, to the late Warren A. Mull and Cora Bell (Broady) Mull.

Bob was proud of his country, and especially the American flag. He served in the Military from 1952 to 1954, a period marked by the heavy burdens of war, yet he held on to the cherished memories of friendships formed during that time, often reminiscing about those days gone by.

Upon receiving his Honorable Discharge from the Army, Bob returned home to his family in Underwood, Indiana. There, he remained connected to his family home, helping his parents on their farm. He often spoke of moments spent with his two horses, Charlie and Prince, who would wander up to him as he rested beneath an osage tree, as if to check in on him during an afternoon break. He also had two dogs that were near and dear to his heart, Teddy and Skippy, companions who had left a lasting mark on his spirit through the years.

On May 27, 1955, Bob married Patricia Marlene (Rich) Mull, and together they created a beautiful life, celebrating nearly 69 years of marriage before her passing. In the days of shivaree, Bob often spoke warmly about family and friends gathering as he pushed Marlene around the town square in Scottsburg, Indiana, in a wheelbarrow on their wedding day, bringing to mind the simple pleasures of life in the 1950s. They settled in Crothersville and were blessed with three children: Julia, Kathy, and Kevin.

Bob spent his early years working at the Ford Motor Company in Louisville, Kentucky, before moving on to Cummins Engine Company in Columbus, Indiana. After dedicating 31 years to Cummins, he retired and took great pride in his time with the company. He always spoke highly of Cummins and felt fortunate to have been part of such a global organization. Bob believed that his work at Cummins enabled him to provide a home for Marlene, allowing her to be a stay-at-home mom.

After retiring from Cummins, he and Marlene found joy in running a booth at the local flea market in Scottsburg, where they sold car accessories and a variety of other items. They welcomed many young customers and often gifted them car-related items, enjoying the smiles of gratitude that followed. Bob understood their appreciation, as he had developed a passion for automobiles at a young age himself. His very first car was a light blue 1948 Crosley Station Wagon. Over the years, he owned over 70 different vehicles, including a 1969 Lincoln Mark III, which remains in the family today.

Bob loved Christmas! He and Marlene would spend countless hours decorating their home for the holiday season. They hung festive decorations and lights, creating a magical atmosphere that brought joy to all the little children who came to visit. Bob always had a couple of kitty sidekicks, Pumpkin and Annie May, who (to Marlene's dismay) would lounge on the dining room table, observing his every move as he worked on the Christmas light display.

As Bob's life progressed, he faced the challenge of deteriorating vision, which ultimately led to him being classified as legally blind. This significant change required him to make adjustments, preventing him from reading history books, driving and just day to day life. Despite these struggles, he always maintained a blessed outlook on life. He would often say, "If this had to happen, I'm glad it was me rather than you kids or your mother." His words were filled with deep sincerity, and his spirit remained unbroken.

As the years went by and their challenges increased, they decided to move to assisted living in October 2023, embracing this new chapter of their lives. However, when Marlene passed away in April 2024, it left an inconsolable void in Bob's heart. Each night, we prayed for peace, hoping he would find comfort in knowing that he would one day be reunited with Marlene.

On the morning of July 21st at precisely 9:22am, a remarkable moment unfolded. Bob's once dull eyes regained their vibrant shade of blue, and a single tear traced down his cheek. In that moment, we knew he had reunited with his beloved Marlene, together again in eternal peace.

Our final three words to our dad are "God bless you!" because that's how he always ended each visit with us.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Marlene (Rich) Mull, his parents, an infant sibling, an infant brother named Claudie, his sisters, Olive Rose, Dorothy Boss, Anna Lee Guernsey, and his brother, Homer Mull and his beloved pets; Charlie, Prince, Teddy, Skippy, Pumpkin, Annie May, and Shadow (aka Miss Jackson).

Survivors include his daughters, Julia (David) Murphy of Seymour, Indiana, Kathy (Michael) Boyce of Columbus, Indiana; son, Kevin (Phyllis Brock) Mull of Austin, Indiana; two sisters-in-law, Helen Rich and Sharon Rich; eight grandchildren, Mitch (Landon Huff) Murphy of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, Shelby (Steven) Wilp of Las Vegas, Nevada, River Boyce of Indianapolis, Indiana, Derek Mull of Crothersville, Indiana, Ryan Mull of Crothersville, Indiana, Angela Campbell of Hamilton, Ohio, Jordan (Halie) Mull of Columbus, IN, and Ashley (Brandon Bush) Mull of Lexington, Indiana and great-grandchildren, Flora Reffet, Willow Musser, Janetta Musser, Robbie Mull, Emma Mull and Ezzy and Jackson Mull.

Visitation will be held at Collins Funeral Home on Saturday, July 26th beginning at 11:00am and Services will begin at 2:00pm with Matthew Craig officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Underwood, Indiana. Memorial Contributions to: Scott County Humane Society c/o Collins Funeral Home Scottsburg, Indiana. Online condolences: www.collinsfuneralhome.net