"Duane, Dale, & Families, We are sorry to hear about the loss of Darrell. We think about you and hope you will find comfort through family, friends, and especially through all the memories you created as brothers and family. Diane & Brian"
In loving memory of
Darrell Mullin
November 13, 1956 - August 25, 2012
Darrell Lee Mullin, 55, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, August 25, 2012, at his home. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 30th, at Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. David Aanonson officiating. In lieu of flowers, family and friends may contribute to an agricultural scholarship that will be established in Darrell's name or the University of Iowa Children's Hospital. The son of Donald LaVerne and Helen Marie Olson Mullin, Darrell was born on November 13, 1956, in Mt. Pleasant, IA. He was a 1976 WACO graduate and attended Lincoln Technical Institute in Des Moines for one year. On June 24, 1978, he married Coleen Marie Ridinger in Swedesburg. Darrell was a lifelong farmer. He began his farming career with his parents and then his father-in-law and brother-in-law. In recent years he farmed with his sons and brother, Dale, north of Mt. Pleasant. He served on the board of directors for the Henry County Fair and F.S.A. County Committee. Darrell was a N.R.C.S. commissioner and a Farm Bureau member. When his sons were young, he served as a coach and as a board member for Little League. He was a member of the Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church. Darrell enjoyed deer hunting with friends and antique tractors. Along with his wife, Coleen, Darrell is survived by two sons, Derek (Tina) Mullin and Jason (Tara) Mullin, all of Mt. Pleasant, IA; his mother, Helen Mullin of Winfield, IA; two brothers, Duane Mullin of Mediapolis, IA and Dale Mullin of Winfield, IA; and grandchildren Caden, Charlize, and Carly Mullin, as well as another grandchild expected in October. Darrell is also survived by his mother-in-law, Marilyn Ridinger and a brother-in-law, Curt (Renee) Ridinger, all of Mt. Pleasant, IA. He was preceded in death by his father, father-in-law, and grandparents.
Tributes
"We at Farm Bureau are all thinking of you and your family and pray that the Lord lifts you up and gives you that peace that passes all understanding, the peace that only God can give. Sometimes we have to trust God for what we don't understand."
"Dearest Coleenie, My heart aches for you and your precious family during this time of your loss. I pray the Lord will wrap His arms around you all and bring back all of the happy warm memories of your lives with Darrell as a husband, father, and grandfather. My best memories were of chasing that handsome WACO football stud up and down the "Strip" in Mt.Pleasant, IA. You were "the girl" and what a catch. His big,shy,sweet smile and eyes were only for you. May the Lord comfort you and God bless. Love, Connie"
"When I think of Darrell, I think of his smile, kindness, and those exciting tractor rides he gave to my daughters, my husband, and to me during our happy vacation visits to Iowa. He and Coleen were always very hospitable and we loved being there with all the Mullin family. My love, heartfelt sympathy, and prayers to Coleen, Derek, Jason,Helen, Dale, Duane, and all the Mullin family. Marge, West Springfield, MA"
"Mara, Ethan & Eamon's entry says, "He was pensive and kind with a warm smile." I remember Darrell from high school at MPHS, and this is exactly how I remember him. Coleen, I remember you, too. I am so sorry to hear this news and I hurt for you and for all of your family and friends who are suffering right now as you have to say goodbye. I join with others to lift you in prayer."
"Coleen ....My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness. From my heart, Your mother's cousin Evelyn Snyder Peak From Bristol, TN"
"Words cannot express our sincere condolences to all the Mullin family. Darrell was an amazing man and a consummate farmer. He accomplished so much in his life. He was pensive and kind with a warm smile. We are praying for Colleen, Derek & Family, Jason & Family, Helen, Duane, Dale, and all the Mullin family. The Ducharme-Johnson Family"
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Darrell was such a sweet person and will be missed deeply. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this time of need and beyond. Sincerely, The Crump's (Hussey) Family; Brent, Kathy, Krissy, Heather, Nathan and Nikole."
"To Helen & all the family, very sad & sorry for your loss."
"Dale,Curt & Renea and all of the Mullin family our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"To Coleen and family My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Our deepest condolences during this very difficult time."
"So often, when I drive by the small cornfields here in Western Massachusetts, I think back to the tractor ride I took with Darrell during my last visit in 2003 and the incredible vastness of the fields he tended. I also remember his great smile and the quiet kindness he extended to me and my sisters during each of our childhood trips to Iowa. My deepest sympathy to Helen, Coleen, Duane, Dale, Derick, Jason and all the other Mullins. With love, Michelle Ducharme"
"Colleen, so very sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts are with you , and your family. Love to all, Becci Andrews"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God continue to comfort you all in this time of loss. With deepest sympathies...."
"Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of the loss of Darrell. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and may the Lord lift your hearts."
"Coleen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God bless."
"Dear Coleen and Family, May God cradle all of you in his arms during this difficult time. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Dear Coleen, Jason, Derick and families, We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Bob and Lora (Pierson) Larrance"
"Dear Coleen and Family.to long time friends and family. You are in our prayers and thoughts. If you need anything we are here for you. Love Deb,Kerry, Lindsey and Madelynn."
"I know we have already told you, but our hearts are very heavy with the loss of this great man. We love you and wish you all great strength to endure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Rob, Kat, Rhett, Bill, and Kathy"