Obituary for Daniel James Mullin

Daniel James Mullin, age 72, of Whitsett, Texas, and Backus, Minnesota (and formerly of Corcoran, Minnesota), passed away at his Texas residence, the Hoof Hearted Ranch, Thursday, January 31, 2019. He courageously battled pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. Dan was a devoted family man who greatly loved his wife, daughters, and granddaughters. He was a proud Irishman and a great storyteller, always quick with a joke. Dan loved having new audiences for his jokes and would make friends wherever he went. He was an outdoorsman through and through, and loved hunting and fishing, especially at his lake home in northern Minnesota. At the age of 19, Dan answered the call of duty and served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee (Construction Battalion) in the Vietnam War. Dan was a 50-year member of the Pipefitter’s Local Union #539. He was also a devout Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Dan is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Jane (Ebnet) Mullin of Whitsett; daughters, Molly (Jason) Camis of Ottawa, Kansas, Megan Mullin of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Colleen (Brian) Bosold of Plymouth, Minnesota; granddaughters, Gabriella Camis, Luciana Camis, Grace Bosold, and Kira Bosold; brothers, Michael (Sandra) Mullin, Patrick Mullin; and sister, Kathleen Morris.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Florence (Ward) Mullin, and brothers, Delbert and DeWayne Mullin.

Funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 1, 2019, at St. Walburga Catholic Church, 12020 Fletcher Lane in Fletcher, MN, at 11am, with visitation one hour prior to mass. Interment will follow at St. Walburga Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fisher House (South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio). The family wishes to thank the Fisher House organization for providing compassionate accommodations during Dan’s hospital stays.