Joe Mullen was an 1899 graduate of Delavan School for the Deaf. He learned carpentry, shoemaking, cooking and ironing at Delavan. He was also a gymnast and baseball player.
For the last 36 years of his life his sister, Katherine Haffele provided a home for Joe. Joe lost his hearing due to an illness when 6 years old. Joe had suffered a broken hip which nearly disabled him.
When he was 92 he suffered another broken hip and was in the Hazel Green Hospital prior to his death.
Note: Birth date is in conflict with grave marker. Some documents support the 3 FEB 1878 date. Change here January 2024.
Joe Mullen was an 1899 graduate of Delavan School for the Deaf. He learned carpentry, shoemaking, cooking and ironing at Delavan. He was also a gymnast and baseball player.
For the last 36 years of his life his sister, Katherine Haffele provided a home for Joe. Joe lost his hearing due to an illness when 6 years old. Joe had suffered a broken hip which nearly disabled him.
When he was 92 he suffered another broken hip and was in the Hazel Green Hospital prior to his death.
Note: Birth date is in conflict with grave marker. Some documents support the 3 FEB 1878 date. Change here January 2024.
Family Members
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John Thomas Mullen
1869–1944
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Nell Eleanor "Nellie" Mullen
1870–1958
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Wilbur Ambrose Mullen
1874–1961
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James Henry Mullen
1875–1944
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Mary Elizabeth Mullen
1880–1882
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Katherine "Katie" Mullen Haffele
1882–1981
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Louis Edgar Mullen
1884–1940
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Clyde Christopher Mullen
1888–1934
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Benjamin Harrison "Harry" Mullen
1890–1957
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Matilda Elizabeth "Tillie" Mullen Wickler
1892–1921
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