~ IN MEMORY ~
DL pilot Lt. Col
William ‘Bill’ Richard Mullener, USAFR
January 17, 1949 ~ October 24, 2013
Notification with the passing of retired DL pilot Lt. Col William "Bill" Richard Mullener USAFR, age 64.
Capt. Mullener joined Delta Air Lines 09-18-1978. Survived by his wife Diane personal condolences may be sent to the
Mullener family at 16014 Post Oak Drive, Plantersville TX 77363-8184
... (936) 894-2151
William Mullener: Newspaper Obituary
Lt. Col William "Bill" Richard Mullener USAFR, Ret., 64, of Plantersville,
TX died Thursday, October 24, 2013. Bill was born January 17, 1949 in San
Antonio, TX to William and Elaine Mullener. Bill lived a life built around
serving others. After graduating from Texas A&M University, where he was a
proud member of Squadron 3 and the Ross Volunteers, Bill entered active duty
with the US Air Force. He left active duty to fly for Delta Airlines while
maintaining his affiliation with the US Air Force Reserves. Bill flew a total of
over 20,000 hours of flight time over Southeast Asia and the Persian Gulf region
during his illustrious military career, earning multiple medals including the
Distinguished Flying Cross, the Aerial Achievement Medal, the Air Medal with 7
Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. After retiring
from Delta Airlines and the US Air Force, Bill completed a Masters in
counseling. Using his life experiences, Bill devoted his work to serving others,
especially military families and individuals dealing with addiction. Bill's
commitment to his family is marked with years of involvement in Boy Scouts,
camping and hunting trips, and tailgating at Aggie games. Bill was active in
Grimes County serving as Emergency Response Coordinator. Bill is survived by his
wife of 21 years Diane Mullener of Plantersville, TX and four children, Robert
Scott Mullener (Tina), Rick Radliff (Meagan), Matt Radliff, and Rebecca Mullener
Proske (David); eight grandchildren, Christopher, Maryn, Tyler, Nicholas,
Emalyn, Austin, Johnathon, and Joshua; his mother Elaine Mullener of Austin, TX;
sister Molly (Hugh) West; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, friends, and
colleagues. Bill is preceded in death by his father, William P Mullener. A
memorial service will be held Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Klein
Funeral Home, 14711 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77355. Family visitation will begin at
9 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O.
Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. You will be missed, Grandpa Bill.
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