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Richard C “Dick” Mulligan

Birth	:	7 Sep 1946 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Sep 2020
Burial	:	Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8269005, -95.3450012
Description	:	Richard Mulligan September 7, 1946 - September 18, 2020 Richard Charles Mulligan, son of Hugh and Dorothy (Plagman) Mulligan, was born September 7, 1946 in Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. He attended grade and high school at St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance. After high school, Dick served in the Army National Guard. On April 8, 1967, Richard was united in marriage to Diane Stolz at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Four children were born to this union: Theresa, Shari, Richard Jr., and Andrew. Dick enjoyed farming with... Read More	Richard Mulligan September 7, 1946 - September 18, 2020 Richard Charles Mulligan, son of Hugh and Dorothy (Plagman) Mulligan, was born September 7, 1946 in Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. He attended grade and high school at St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance. After high school, Dick served in the Army National Guard. On April 8, 1967, Richard was united in marriage to Diane Stolz at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Four children were born to this union: Theresa, Shari, Richard Jr., and Andrew. Dick enjoyed farming with his father and sons over many years. He served as Vice President of the Holy Name and was on the Community Board for two years. Dick enjoyed going in early and making coffee for his friends at Kloewer Plumbing; playing cards at Tobe's Place and spending time with his dogs. He played baseball and softball on the Defiance town teams and also enjoyed playing golf with his buddies. His grandkids and family were most important in his life. Farming was Dick's life until 2001 when he had a stroke. He died surrounded by his loving family at his home in Defiance on Friday, September 18, 2020, attaining the age of seventy-four years and eleven days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson Peter Fuglsang, brother James Mulligan. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Diane Mulligan of Defiance, Iowa; children Theresa Mulligan (Michael Phillips) of Omaha, Nebraska; Shari (Jim) Springman of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Rick (Michelle) Mulligan of Defiance, Iowa; Andy (Tiffany) Mulligan of Defiance, Iowa; 9 grandchildren; sister Judy (William) Stuck of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces and nephews; other family members and friends. Visitation SEP 21. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM St. Peter's Catholic Church 501 5th Defiance, IA 51527 Rosary SEP 21. 7:00 PM St. Peter's Catholic Church 501 5th Defiance, IA 51527 Mass of Christian Burial SEP 22. 10:30 AM St. Peter's Catholic Church 501 5th Defiance, IA 51527 Survivors include his wife Diane Mulligan of Defiance, IA; children Theresa Mulligan (Michael Phillips) of Omaha, NE; Shari (Jim) Springman of Council Bluffs, IA; Rick (Michelle) Mulligan of Defiance, IA; Andy (Tiffany) Mulligan of Defiance, IA; 9 grandchildren; sister Judy (William) Stuck of Omaha, NE - - - - - - - - - - from "1882~1982 Defiance (Iowa) Century Review" page 148 RICHARD AND DIANE MULLIGAN Richard, the son of Hugh and Dorothy Flagman Mulligan, was born in Harlan on September 7, 1946. His father was born in Shelby on July 20, 1912, and his mother was born near Kirkman August 2, 1915. Richard's brother is Jim, and his sister is Judy Stuck. Richard married Diane Stolz on April 8, 1967. She is the daughter of Merrill Sr. and Marie Stolz and was born on October 25, 1946 in Defiance. Merrill was born in Panama on March 6, 1917. Diane's mother was born in Earling on August 7, 1917. Diane's brothers and sisters are Gene, Charlene Morfeld, JoAnn Walker, Merrill Jr., Gary, Joe, Dewayne, and Mary Jane Gubbels. Richard and Diane have four children: Theresa, Shari, Richard Jr., and Andrew. Both graduated from St. Paul's School in Defiance in 1964. He now is engaged in farming. Richard served as Vice President of the Holy Name and was on the Community Club Board for two years. He played baseball and softball on the Defiance town teams. Diane is a member of St. Peter's Council of Women and has served as treasurer. She is now serving on the Educational Committee and the Community Affairs Committee. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Richard C “Dick” Mulligan's memorial is located at: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Shelby County, USA.
When did Richard C “Dick” Mulligan death?
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Latitude: 41.8269005
Longitude: -95.3450012

Family Members:

Parent

Hugh Thomas Mulligan

(1912 - 1992)

Dorothy Catherine Plagman Mulligan

(1915 - 2011)

Spouse

Diane M. Stolz Mulligan

(1946 - unknow)

Siblings

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Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

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Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

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Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

24. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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