Philip W. Mullins

Philip W. Mullins, 68, of Brownsville, died Wednesday, October 04, 2006, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born September 30, 1938, in Manitowoc, the son of Maurice and Louise Dietrich Mullins. On October 10, 1964, he married Darlene Welch at St. Patrick's Church in Maple Grove, WI. Mr. Mullins was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lomira. He was 1956 graduate of Reedsville High School, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He later graduated from the School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Phil began his banking career at Reedsville State Bank in 1962. He was later named president at various locations that included Shiocton, Black Creek, and Brownsville/Lomira. He retired in 1995 after 33 years of service. Following his retirement, he enjoyed working at Michels Corporation in Brownsville. His memberships and activities included service as a 45-year member of the Lions Club International, the Lomira Area Chamber of Commerce, the Brownsville Community Club, the Rockea Hunting and Reedway Hunting Clubs of Manitowoc County, He was also instrumental in the organization of the Lomira High School Booster Club. He previously served on the St. Mary's Catholic Church council and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He will remain in the hearts of his devoted wife of 42 years, Darlene, four daughters, Margaret "Peg" (Lee) Zarnott of Mayville, Kate (Tony) Cole of Fond du Lac, Liz (Kevin) Meunier of Milwaukee, and Nellie (Pat) Broeske of Brownsville, nine grandchildren; Kathleen and Mary Claire Zarnott, Erin, Kelli, and Jack Cole, Lauren and Molly Meunier, and Bennett and Alivia Broeske. He is further survived by two sisters, Ruth (Bob) Willems of Reedsville, and Jan Theisen of Manitowoc; sister-in-laws, Dorothy Mullins, of Manitowoc, Georgene (Gene) Tienor of Reedsville, and Grace Welch of Reedsville. Further surviving are nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. His parents, three brothers, Paul, Barney, and Jim, infant twin brothers, Donald and Daniel, his in-laws, Thomas and Ruth Welch, two sisters-in-law, Valerie Mullins and Carmen Mullins, and four brothers-in-law, Joe Shimek, Erv Theisen, Frank Trinka, and Leroy Welch, preceded him in death.



Visitation for Mr. Philip W. Mullins will be on Friday, October 6, 2006, from 4 to 8 pm at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 N. Park Avenue, Fond du Lac. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 7, 2006, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lomira. The Rev. Kevin Kowalske will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. A memorial has been established in Mr. Mullins' name. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.comHis gentle nature, honesty, and sense of humor won him many friends in many places as well as the respect and love of his family. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at St. Francis Nursing Home for their excellent care of Phil for the past 3 ½ years. They would also like to thank the doctors and nurses of the St. Agnes Intensive Care Unit