Daniel A. Mullin
TROY, Ill. — Daniel A. Mullin, 50, of Troy, Ill., passed away on March 16, 2025 in Maryville, Ill. He was born on October 16, 1974 in Escanaba to Virginia (Vicki) and Michael (Daniel) Mullin. Daniel graduated from Escanaba High School in 1993 and joined the United States Air Force that same year. He was proud to serve his country.
While in the Air Force, he was stationed at Scott Air Force Base where he met his wife, Michelle (Mays) Mullin. They married in August of 1999. Together, they have one son, Kyle Mullin.
After separating from the Air Force in 2002, Dan worked for the U.S. Government as a network engineer. He worked for the government for many years before most recently being employed by Emerson, also a network engineer.
Dan was a huge Green Bay Packers fan and was always up for having a conversation about his favorite team or football in general. He also loved hanging out with his son, Kyle. They didn’t just have a typical father-son relationship; they had a genuine friendship.
Preceding Daniel in death are his grandparents, his uncle Tony, and his father-in-law, Bill.
Survivors include wife, Michelle; son, Kyle; parents, Vicki and Daniel; mother-in-law, Nancy (Brendemihl) Mays; brothers, Jamie (Sara) Mullin of Janesville, NY, Nick Mullin of Mt. Pleasant, Mich. , and Patrick Mullin of Escanaba; sister-in-law, Karen (Chad) Cosby; nephews, Tate, Quinn, Connor, Ronan, and David; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Metro East Humane Society.
Funeral service for Mr. Mullin will be held 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 at the chapel of HERR Funeral Home, 501 West Main Street, Collinsville, Illinois 62234
Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the hour of service on Wednesday, March 26 at the funeral home.
Mr. Mullin will be laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
The family is being served by HERR Funeral Home, 501 West Main Street, Collinsville, Illinois 62234. (618) 344-0187