Glenn I. Mullen

Glenn I. Mullen of Cuba, Missouri was born Wednesday, October 15, 1924 at Cuba, Missouri to the union of James Riley and Effie Mae (nee: Purvines) Mullen and left from his life on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at St. James, Missouri at the age of 86 years and 8 days. Glenn proudly served in the United States Army from March 12, 1943 till February 14, 1946. He was awarded a Bronze Star and the Good Conduct Medal. Glenn worked for Mullen Contracting in St. Louis for many years as a concrete finisher. After retirement he moved back to the family farm were he enjoyed farming, working the cattle, raising a garden and canning tomatoes. In his younger years he hunted, fished and belonged to a bowling league. Glenn was a loving son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, great-great uncle, cousin and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents James R. and Effie Mae Mullen, five brothers Charles L. and wife Marie Mullen, Ancel C. and wife Ruth Mullen, James Ken "JK" and wife Virginia Mullen, William J. "Joe" and wife Virginia Mullen and Alfred F. and wife Theresa Mullen, one sister Edith A. "Edie" and husband John Jennings, brother-in-law Harry Karberg and other relatives and friends. Those who are left to treasure his memory and to continue his legacy is his sister Mary Hannah Karberg of St. Louis, brother Paul L. Mullen of St. Louis formerly of Cuba and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, great-great nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. till 12 Noon at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba. Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Lea Cemetery, Leasburg, Missouri with full military honors. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to your local Veteran's Organization or your local Animal Shelter in Glenn's memory. The Britton Funeral Home of Cuba is honored to be serving the Mullen family.