"Dear Sara and Family, Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. Don was a wonderful human being and I am very glad that the Lord put him in my life. I learned a lot of things from him and I could never thank you enough for all you and him did for Red Fox Run. I will miss him tremendously, but I know that he is in a better place. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Frank Guastella"
In loving memory of
Donald K. Mulder
July 19, 1930 - September 7, 2005
SMSgt. (Retired) USAF Donald Kenneth Mulder, of Little Lake, Michigan passed away Wednesday, 7 September 2005, at his home after a lengthy struggle with lung disease.
He was born 19 July 1930 in LaGrange, Ohio to Karl and Clara Mulder. Don served 28 years in the U.S. Air Force including tours of duty in the Azores, Vietnam, and Korea. He received numerous honors including the Meritorious Service Award. After retirement from the Air Force he worked for 12 years at the K.I.Sawyer AFB Housing Office.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing, woodworking, and the great outdoors. He was always willing to help others with their projects, small or large, and will be remembered by many for his generosity. He had a deep admiration and appreciation for nature and it's beauty.
Don was loved and respected by his wife, children, grandchildren, and many friends, and will be greatly missed by all who had contact with him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years Sara Elizabeth Mulder and three children: Karl (Joan) Mulder of Marquette, Michigan, Karen (Wayne) Haske of Skandia, Michigan, and Donna Mulder of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Levi, Joshua, Evan, Jordan, Hannah, and Adah Haske and Christopher and Kelsey Schuch and siblings: Richard (Joyce) Mulder of Ohio, Douglas (Marge) Mulder of Ohio, Claude (Da) Miller of Nevada, Yvonne Morril of Arizona, Carol (Fred) Wilson of Florida, Nancy (Jim) Robishaw of New York, and Gwen (Bill) Larruso of Arizona.
Visitation will be Monday, 12 September 2005, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM with services immediately following at the Marquette Missionary Church, 1804 Wright Street, Marquette, Michigan. Rev. Brent Danielson will officaite. Interment will take place in the Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Karl Mulder, Levi Haske, Joshua Haske, Evan Haske, Jordan Haske, Chrisotpher Schuch and Brian Fuller.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to a charity of the donor's choice.
Tributes
"Andy and I would like to express to you our heartfelt sorrow in the loss of Don. We truly understand how difficult this time is for you Sara, and your children. While we did not have alot of time together with Don,,we cannot express to you what a delight it was for us to know him., his kindnesses, and his sense of humor and the joy he gained while living here among us all. I think especially his joy in seeing Karl and Joan's house being brought in this past June, and the "picnic" we all had together. Please know that you are all being prayed for,,and truly, Sara, if there is anything we can do for you now and in the future.,please let us know. God Bless you. Andy and Vikki Griffin"
"I will remember (forever) Don as the most generous and selfless person I have ever met. It is an honor to be a friend of his family. I will sadly miss my friend but his presence will be felt till my last breath on this Earth which Don made a better place to live."
"From all of us here at Great Lakes Home Medical, our sincerest sympathies to Sara and all of Don's family/friends. Don was one of our favorite patients to work with. We will miss him and his smiling face. Sincerely, Renee for the staff of Great Lakes Home Medical."
"Aunt Sara, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Even though it has been many years since we've seen each other my heart still feels empty with the loss of Uncle Don. God Bless you and your family. Fondly, Your neice, Gwen Robishaw Stinard & Family"
"My deepest sympathies to the family of Mr. Don Mulder. I will always remember him enjoying the great outdoors and be a truly loving father. It was my pleasure to have known him for only a short time through Karl. Sincerely, Joan Campion"
"Don was my father-in-law, my Mulder dad and my friend. I will always remember him with great fondness and love and miss him every day that I live. I was honored to be his daughter-in-law and priviledged to have known such a fine man. Good bye dad-until we meet again."