Obit: Mulholland, D. Dale (1939 - 2009)

 
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Surnames: Mulholland, Plank, Houdeshell, Helgerson, Baker, Runnestrand, Dahl, Kreinbring, Hansen, Wilcox

----Source: Marshfield News Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Mon., 18 May 2009

Mulholland, D. Dale (7 Oct. 1939 - 16 May 2009)

MARSHFIELD -- D. Dale Mulholland, 69, of Marshfield died Sat.morning, May 16, 2009 at his home.

Dale was born Oct. 7, 1939, in Lewiston, Minn., to Don and Grace (Baker) Mulholland. He was born at home at the Arches, and was proud of his Irish heritage. He graduated from Lewiston High School and Winona State University, where he received a bachelor of science degree.

He married Joan Runnestrand on April 6, 1963, in Ettrick. He retired after working as a physician assistant in the gastrointestinal department of the Marshfield Clinic for nearly 30 years. He had worked at Mayo Clinic prior to coming to Marshfield.

He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and he shared that passion with his children, grandchildren and friends. Dale was an avid Minnesota sports fan and listened to the Minneapolis AM radio station every day. His pride and joy was his cabin in Phillips, where he always made pancakes for breakfast. He woke up at dawn to have coffee with his friends. He dearly loved his children, grandchildren and wife of nearly 46 years, Joey.

He was a former member of the Marshfield Elks Lodge No. 665, Marshfield Eagles Club No. 624 and Sportsmen's Clubs in Marshfield. He also played on softball and bowling leagues in town.

He is survived by his wife, Joey, and four children: Terry (Tricia) Mulholland of Appleton; D. Lance (Kari) Mulholland of Ladysmith; Jason (Tricia) Mulholland of La Crosse; and Megan (Matthew) Wilcox of Black Creek.

He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Bailey, Brenna and Blair Mulholland; Zachary Mulholland; Morgan and Kaylee Mulholland; and Brandon and Madison Wilcox.

He is further survived by a brother, Cecil (Gerry) Mulholland of Albert Lea, Minn., and three sisters, Carole (Gordie) Dahl of Stewartville, Minn.; Nancy (Ron) Kreinbring of Rochester, Minn.; and Laurie (Terry) Hansen of Zumbro Falls, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tues. at Rembs' Funeral Home (300 S. Oak Ave. - Marshfield, WI) in Marshfield, and at 1:30 p.m. Wed. until time of the services at First Presbyterian Church in Marshfield.

A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. with Rev. Don Houdeshell officiating. Music will be provided by Maldon Plank as organist and Duane Helgerson as the vocalist.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wildwood Park and Zoo in Marshfield or to the American Heart Association.