Terry J. Mullan

Terry "Murph" Mullan, 63, of Grinnell, Iowa, died on Friday, September 1, 2017, at his home of natural causes. A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 14, 2017, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. A graveside service with navy honors will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 15, 2017, at the Calvary Cemetery near Ryan, Iowa with Rev. Joseph Schneider of the Blessed Trinity Cluster officiating. Terry was born on March 29, 1954, in Manchester, Iowa to William and Catherine Huber Mullan. He was raised in Dyersville and later moved to Grinnell, where he graduated from Grinnell High School with the Class of 1972. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1974 and served on the U.S.S. Kansas City during the Vietnam War. After his tour of duty with the Navy, Terry traveled extensively in the United States, working a variety of jobs until becoming disabled. He enjoyed reading a good book, watching television and playing a splendid game of golf in his younger years. Terry is survived by his three brothers, Steve (Mary) Mullan of Newton, Mike (Eileen) Mullan of Westin, Wisconsin and Brian (Katie) Mullan of Raleigh, North Carolina; and one half-sister, Charlotte (Jon) DeFazzio of Elburn, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Hazel Johnson Mullan; one brother, Jack Mullan; one step-brother, Roger Johnson; and one half-brother, David Huber.