In loving memory of

Sylvester C. Mullen
March 1, 1920 - November 6, 2019

Sylvester Christopher Mullen, 99 of Winona, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.
Sylvester was born March 1, 1920 in Hart Township to Frank and Carrie (Madelyn) Mullen. He served his country honorably in the United States Army Air Corp from 1942-1945 and he was awarded the Silver Star. On November 25, 1955, he married Mary Jo Schreiber. Sylvester worked at the Chicago Northwest Railroad, Standard Lumber and Winona State in maintenance and as their locksmith, retiring after 20 years. He was a member of the American Legion and volunteered on the Burial Detail. Sylvester was a member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
He was an avid golfer and member of Westfield. He also enjoyed mowing, cutting wood, turkey hunting and loved his Ford Trucks.
Sylvester is survived by his children, Jon (Christina) Mullen of Winona, Pat Mullen of Winona, Kristie (Wayne) Rundell of Ashland, WI, Marty (Lisa) Mullen of Winona, Michael (Susan) Mullen of Winona, David (Karleen) Mullen of Lincoln, CA and Bob Mullen of Winona; two grandsons, Tom and Bob Mullen.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo in 1999; infant daughter, Mary Ann; daughter-in-law, Mary Mullen and brothers and sisters.
Funeral Service will be 1 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2019 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center led by the Reverend Mark McNea. Visitation will be 12 p.m., until the time of the service. Sylvester will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Winona Health.
Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Sylvester and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.


Tributes

Sara Revere wrote on Nov 13, 2019:

"So sorry for your loss. May be rest in peace. "

Tom Mullen wrote on Nov 10, 2019:

"Our deepest condolences to your family. Uncle Lessie was truly an great person and his loss is felt deeply. Tom and Carla Mullem "

Kevin O’Reilly wrote on Nov 9, 2019:

"I delivered meals on wheels to Mr. Mullen. He was always in an upbeat mood and would have a story to share. He was a great guy and a great soldier. RIP sir!"

Rick Mullen wrote on Nov 9, 2019:

"Rest In Peace Uncle Lessie. Ann Marie and I are Sending love and condolences to all the family from Tennessee this morning. St. Jude?s will receive a donation in his memory. Nephew Rick Mullen"

John Brown wrote on Nov 9, 2019:

"To the Mullen family:I am sorry to hear about your lose.Rest in peace Mr. Mullen. John Brown "

Michael Mullen wrote on Nov 8, 2019:

"Uncle Lessie was a favorite uncle of mine, always had the ?Mullen smile? that was so welcoming. He and all the Mullen Brothers were WWII heroes, served their country ?? and we?re proud of it. I saw Uncle Lessie a lot growing up because as a youngster our Family spent a lot of weekends by Ma and Pa?s in Stockton and Lessie and family would be busy but always there to visit. Uncle Lessie loved his Family and wife Mary who he lost much too soon he also loved my Dad and his favorite saying of my Dads when things got a little tough was ?just let the rough edges drag? in other words don?t worry so much. Rest In Peace Uncle Lessie tell your brothers and sisters in heaven Hi from us Mullen?s."

Duane Kinneberg wrote on Nov 7, 2019:

"Deepest sympathy to the Mullen family. Very sorry for your loss."