Donald Robert Mullen, 87, of Schofield WI died on February 7, 2023, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI.

Don was born on June 5, 1935, in the Village of Rothschild. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Arlene (Delikowski) Mullen, their five children, David (Angela) Mullen, Christopher (Donna) Mullen, Kathryn (Jon) Haskin, Teri (John) Carr, Jennifer Mullen, and sister Grace Detroit. He is further survived by eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Don was preceded in death by his parents, John and Susan and brothers Lloyd and Ernest Mullen.

Don entered the Navy at the age of 17 where he served on a destroyer during the Korean War. After leaving the Navy he attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout and Layton School of Art. Don spent his career at Wausau Insurance as a Graphic Artist beginning in 1962, until he retired in 1995. During this time, he received many local and national awards for his art, including the Golden Quill of Excellence. At the same time, he illustrated two children's books, and was commissioned by Wausau Insurance to create works of art given as gifts for dignitaries and other visitors to the Wausau area, such as Jimmy Stewart and Art Linkletter.

Don loved to spend time outdoors. He enjoyed the peacefulness of being in the woods and was an avid hunter. He also liked gardening, golfing, fishing and boating. During his retirement years, he created many pieces of personal artwork, was commissioned for specific works of art, traveled the US and Europe, and enjoyed spending time with his family.

In lieu of flowers please consider a gift to the Alzheimer's Association at act.alc.org

Services will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild with friends and family gathering at 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Father Janusz Kowalski will be officiating.

John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com