hl, Country Boy Dairy, Uniroyal and Greig Machine. In 1976 he started working at Oscar Mayer, as a machinist and welder, until his retirement in March 2008, at the age of 71. He filled his retirement years with playing his saxophone and clarinet; being a member of the Stoughton City Band for 27 years, a member of the Oregon City Band, Zor Shriner's Band, and the Retro Swing Band. Richard also really enjoyed his Farmall tractors, and always looked forward to participating in the annual fall Thresheree in Edgerton. When he turned 17, he bought his first Harley Davidson motorcycle, and his love for motorcycles continued throughout his entire life. Richard was a wonderful, simple, kind hearted man, who was always willing to help anyone. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, and enjoyed being on the usher team for many years. Nothing made Richard more proud than his family. He is survived by his two children, Mari (David Aaberg) Mullen of Stoughton, and Mark (Carrie) Mullen, of Janesville. His beloved grandchildren, Staci (Dr. Adam) Amundson, of Rochester MN, Captain Daniel (Kait) Timler of New Windsor, New York, and Grant, Luke and Max Mullen, of Janesville. He is also survived by his four special great grandchildren; William, Theodore and Sophie Amundson, and Atlas Timler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert J. and Hildegarde J. Mullen, and his grandparents, Rasmus and Sophie Mullen, and Nels and Anna Ludvigson. A very special thank you to everyone from Agrace Hospice Care for being such a special family to us during these past few months; especially Shari, Elena and Heather. A funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday January 21, 2019 at FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 310 E. Washington St. Stoughton, with Rev. Dick Halom presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Sunday January 20, 2019 at Cress Funeral Home, 206 W. Prospect St. Stoughton, and from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral on Monday at the church. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 206 W Prospect St. Stoughton 608-873-9244