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David Thomas Mulroy

Male 1942 - 2019  (77 years)


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  • Name David Thomas Mulroy 
    Nickname Whitey Mulroy 
    Born 16 Nov 1942  New London, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Graduation 1961  Hortonville High School Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 22 Nov 2019 
    Buried Most Precious Blood Cemetary, New London, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I80723  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 27 Nov 2019 

    Father Edward J Mulroy,   b. 28 Jul 1906, New London, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Oct 1978, Hortonville, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Marie Anne Kroeger,   b. 01 May 1914, Greenville, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Dec 1981, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
    Married 06 Jun 1936 
    Family ID F2507  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Living 
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Valerie J Mulroy,   b. 29 Sep 1972, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Sep 2017, Hortonville, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 44 years)
     3. Living
     4. Living
     5. Living
     6. Katina Mulroy
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F31416  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Dale - David "Whitey" Thomas Mulroy, age 77 of Dale, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2019, surrounded by his family. David was born on November 16, 1942 in New London to the late Edward and Marie (Kroeger) Mulroy. The 5th of 10 children he was raised on a farm in the Town of Dale. He was baptized at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in New London and graduated from Hortonville High School in 1961. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Shirley Porto on April 14, 1966 in Appleton. David devoted his life to his faith, his family and his farm. He raised 6 children on a dairy farm in the Town of Dale that he owned and operated for 33 years. After his retirement in 2001, David spent his time golfing, traveling, listening to music and spending time with family. David was a kind, gentle, and caring man. Known for his sarcasm, wit, and charm he loved making people laugh.

      David is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley; children: Stephanie Mulroy, Shaun Mulroy, Andy Mulroy (special friend Susie Betts), Dan Mulroy, Katina Mulroy (fiancé Christopher Oelke); grandchildren: James Mulroy (Ievgeniia Galkina) and Sadie Mulroy; siblings: Mildred West, Richard (Judy) Mulroy, Ellen (John "Ed") Gregorich, Patricia (Conrad "Jim") Wald, Michael (Susan) Mulroy, Elizabeth (Tom) Becher and Robert (Donna) Mulroy; sister-in-law Suzanne Mulroy; brother-in-laws, Richard Porto and Moxy Krieck; sister-in-law, Patricia Flood Porto. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

      David was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law Orville "Slim" and Ethel (Peterson) Krieck; daughter Valerie; sister Joan, brother John; sister and brother-in-law JoAnn (Robert) VerKuilen; brother-in-laws, Donald Porto and Roy West.

      The funeral mass for David will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at 12 Noon at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in New London with Fr. John Kleinschmidt officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. Immediately following the service, a gathering of family and friends will be held at Shamrock Heights Golf and Supper Club in New London. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

      The family would like to thank his home caregivers, Ashley and Mary, the staff at Oakridge Gardens and the staff at St. Elizabeth's Hospital for their care and compassion for David.