JOHN  H.  McMULLEN

 John H. McMullen, age 86 years, lifelong resident of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away at his home in Great Bend on Thursday morning, March 3, 2016.  John was born on May 25, 1929 at Great Bend, Kansas to James Alexander and Viola (Bittner) McMullen.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, on active duty from January 11, 1951 to December 28, 1952 and then transferred to the U.S. Army Reserves until his honorable discharge on January 22, 1957.  John worked for Western Power and Light Company in Great Bend, Kansas as Power Plant Operator for 45 years prior to his retirement.  He loved all kinds of shooting sports (shotgun, rifle, pistol, and archery), and was a Lifetime Member of the National Rifle Association.  John also officiated softball for the Great Bend City Recreation leagues for about eight years.

Survivors include his wife, Gail G. McMullen of Great Bend, Kansas; three sons:  James (and his wife, Lisa) McMullen of Ellinwood, Kansas, David McMullen and John “Mike” McMullen, both of Great Bend, Kansas; three daughters:  Sharon (and her husband, Emory) Witt of Salina, Kansas, Chris (and her husband, Ira) Shectmans of Joplin, Missouri, and Deb (and her husband, Tom) Lear of Dewey, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  John was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Patricia Heilfrich.

According to his wishes, cremation has been chosen.  There will be no viewing or services at this time. The family has requested that memorials may be designated to the Great Bend Fire Department EMS.  Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at https://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php.

 

Arrangements Entrusted To

Charter Funerals

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS  67530

(620) 793-6161