Joseph Erling Mullen, Jr.

Joseph Erling Mullen, Jr.; of Dickson, TN; Age 77; Passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Mullen was born on Wednesday, September 28, 1938 in Glenwood City, WI to the late Joseph Erling & Lucille Pauline (Singerhouse) Mullen, Sr.;  He served his county from ’56 – ’60 in the Air Force as well as 2 years in the Air Force Reserve.  Later in life he retired as the Owner of Mullen Marketing. He loved the farm, haying, cattle operations, traveling, 4-wheeling, as well as partaking in a beer.  Family and grandkids meant the most and was closest to his heart. Mr. Mullen is survived by the love of his life Linda Langman of Dickson, TN; sons Brett Mullen (Michelle) of Stover, MO, Jared Mullen (Joyce) of Bon Aqua, TN, Trace Mullen (Brigitte) of Hayward, WI, and Kevin Zinsmaster (Jodi) of Eau Claire, WI; daughters Nicole Mullen of McEwen, TN, Pieterke Bender (James) of Barron, WI, Kim Workman of Robinsdale, WI, and Michelle Davis (Eric) of Cameron, WI; brothers Rex Mullen of Palm Bay, FL, and James Mullen of Albuquerque, NM; sisters Joyce Bonner of Eau Claire, WI, and Sybil Eckert of Rochester, MN; as well as 12 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Memorial Service for Mr. Mullen will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2016 beginning at 11:00 AM at the Tennessee City United Methodist Church with Rev. Carole Miller officiating. Sympathy & Condolence Cards may be mailed to 1279 Hwy 48 S.; Dickson, TN 37055 In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Dickson Moose Lodge (Joe Mullen Fund). Loyal Order of Moose101 Oak Park Dr.; Dickson, TN 37055 Arrangements by Dickson Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Online condolences may be left at www.dicksonfuneralhome.com