Diana Margaret (Thompson) Mullen, 77, of Mineral Point, WI/Monroe, WI passed away on December 29th peacefully and surrounded by family after battling cancer for the third time.
Diana was born on May 28th, 1947, in Stevens Point, WI to Chester and Esther (Paulson) Thompson. She was united in marriage to Donald Mullen on July 27, 1968 in Mineral Point, WI. Diana started her career as a legal secretary for attorney Harry Speich in Mineral Point. She became a postal clerk/carrier at the Mineral Point Post Office in 1971. In 1980, Diana was sworn in as Postmaster of the Mineral Point Post Office. In 1986 she had the distinguished honor of hosting the First Day Issue of the Wisconsin Territory Postcard. The event hosted many honorees including Congressman and the Assistant Postmaster General. Diana served as Postmaster for Mineral Point for 22 years. She then served briefly as the Postmaster of Cobb, WI and retired after serving her final 2 years as Postmaster in Blanchardville, WI where she could be closer to her Mother and family.
Diana’s greatest accomplishment was that as Mother and Grandmother. She and Don welcomed their first child, Holly Jenalda Mullen on February 22, 1969. A second daughter, Heather Jean Mullen was born on May 3, 1970. They welcomed their third daughter, Heidi Martha Mullen on July 31, 1971. Their fourth daughter, Kate Ann Mullen, was born on May 6, 1977. Their first born son was joyously welcomed on May 31, 1978. They completed their family with the arrival of their youngest son, Mathew Thomas Mullen on October 16, 1981.
The Mullen family was tragically impacted by an at the time unknown disease called Primary Carnitine Deficiency. Three of the Mullen children, Holly, Heather, and Thomas (Tommy) passed at a young age as the medical community had not yet discovered the disease nor how to care for it. Heidi remains a medical miracle who was able to help doctors discover the disease. The family's impact on the diagnosis and management of the disease is written in many medical journals around the country.
In retirement Diana continued to break glass ceilings. She received her CDL license and drove semi as a team with her husband Don for Wick Buildings until the birth of her twin grandchildren. From that point on, she made her focus on her 11 grandchildren. She rarely missed a game or an event for her grandchildren and enjoyed many adopted grandchildren who knew her as Grandma cheering them on.
Don and Diana raised their family in Mineral Point until they retired to Monroe, WI in 2016. There they adopted Bandit, their Yorkie puppy, who brought them endless joy and love. Diana was also a fabulous artist who crafted many handmade quilts. She has donated many military Quilts of Valor and military quilts to Veterans. She has also made many graduation quilts and even puppy blankies for friends and family. When she wasn’t sewing, she was in the kitchen passing on many family traditions including pasty making, perfecting Grandpa Clyde Mullen’s candy recipe, making lefse, and lots of jams and jellies.
Her greatest love was that of family and she was preceded in death by many who meant somuch to her. Her children, Holly, Heather, and Tommy. Her parents, Chet and Esther Thompson. Her in-laws, Clyde and Jenalda Mullen.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Mullen. Children Heidi (Steven) Nelson of Lodi, WI; Kate (Derek) Carpenter of Monroe, WI; Mathew (Lisa) Mullen of Darlington, WI. Grandchildren Luke, Carter, Jason, Christian, Holly, Aidan, Brycen, Rylee, Jadyn, Cooper, and Isabel. Her siblings, Alvin (Bonnie) Thompson; Donna (Gene) Ellingson; Carol (Burnell) Gilberston; Cathy (Gary) Stamm; Paul (Caprice) Thompson. Many nieces and nephews and so many that she considered her adopted grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:00 noon at the First United Methodist Church in Mineral Point. Pastor Beryl Melcher will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 Until 11:50 AM at the church.
Diana’s family would like to extend a special thank you to her home nurse, Barbara and the many friends and family who have supported the family.
Gorgen Funeral Home
310 Ridge St.
Mineral Point, WI 53565
www.gorgenfh.com
