- Date Of Birth: June 22, 1942
- Date Of Death: November 6, 2022
- State: Iowa
Joe Vincent Mullen passed away and went home to the Lord on Nov. 6, 2022, the same day he would celebrate his 57th wedding anniversary with his wife, Yvonne. He was born in Monticello, Iowa to Robert V. and Gertrude Mattke Mullen on June 22, 1942. Joe attended Monticello Schools where he graduated from high school in 1960. With his dad being a popular area coach, and achieving the winningest Iowa Girls Basketball Coach in Iowa (third in the nation), Joe participated in several sports including state basketball, football, and golf, a sport he would continue through his active years. However, Joe’s biggest interest and achievements during his school years included choir and being selected as an Iowa All-State Singer, as well as achieving the highest status of Eagle Scout at age 14. He also received many other honors during his school career.
Joe and Yvonne were married on Nov.
For those who knew Joe, he was a lively, funny character.
Joe, an only child, was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert Vincent and Gertrude Mullen, and grandson Callyn Pollock. He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Yvonne C. Mullen, of West Des Moines; Colleen Conrad (Corey), West Des Moines; Shannon Haus (John), of Adair; Elizabeth Turner (Stephen) of Omaha; and grandchildren: Ethan Pollock, of Anita; Kaleigh Haus, of Des Moines; Collin Turner, of St. Paul, MN.; Madelyn Turner, of Omaha; Camryn and Carley Conrad, of West Des Moines; and many friends and relatives including his Ellison cousins whom he grew up with and adored.
