- Gerald J Mollen (Jerry) age 86 of Seattle, Washington, passed away September 25, 2017. He was born in Little Chute, Wisconsin on February 25, 1931 to Joseph Mollen and Johanna (Colby) Mollen. He graduated high school from St. John's Catholic School. After high school he spent 2 years attending St Norbert College in Green Bay WI and joined the National Guard. He served in the Navy from 1953 – 1955 and then enlisted as a reserve. He married Carol Ann (Theyel) June 29, 1955. Then entered the Millwaukee School of Engineering where he earned his degree in electrical engineering. Jerry and Carol moved to Seattle, WA in 1957 when he was hired by the Boeing Company. They were blessed with 4 children, enjoyed camping, family vacations and being involved in their church. He retired from Boeing after 30 years. Over those 30 years he also became a part time farmer after purchasing a farm in northern Wisconsin in 1975. He also accomplished the dream of becoming a private pilot. In retirement he spent his winters in Seattle and summers in Wisconsin. He kept busy with his numerous interests. Some of his favorites were spending time with his children and grandchildren, square dancing, polka fests and working with all his machinery on the farm and his ancestral home. He was also a lifetime member of the Auto and Steam Engine club and the Experimental Aviation Association. In his words he would say "I am blessed". He will be deeply missed by his 4 children Dianne (John), Brian, Melissa (Jeff), Amy (Sam), 8 grandchildren Tristan, Jacob, Alex, Connor, Jenna, Aaron, Carly and Hallie. He is also survived by Sisters Teresa, Jeanette, Eileen, brother Joe and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife Carol with whom he spent 24 wonderful years. A Funeral service will be held on Friday October 6th at 11:30am at St. Bernadette Catholic Church 1028 SW 128th St. Seattle WA. In lieu of flowers you may contribute to St. Bernadette's, St. Vincent De Paul Society or St.Judes.org/Donate.
7/15/2018
Burien, WA - Gerald J. Mollen, son of the late Johanna (Colby) Mollen and Joseph N. Mollen, was born on February 25th, 1931, in Little Chute Wisconsin, passed September 25, 2017 in Burien, Washington.
He attended St. John grade school and graduated from St. John High school in Little Chute, class of 1950. He spent 2 years at St, Norbert College in DePere, Wisconsin, then transferred to Pensacola, Florida in the NROTC. After discharge from the naval program, he attended Milwaukee School of Engineering graduating with a degree in electrical engineering.
On June, 29th 1955 he married Carol Theyel at Sacred heart church in Appleton, Wisconsin. Jerry and Carol moved to Seattle, WA in 1957 when he was hired by the Boeing Company. They were blessed with 4 children, enjoyed camping, family vacations and being involved in their church. He retired from Boeing March 1991. Over those 30 plus years he also became a part-time farmer after purchasing a farm in northern WI in 1975. He also accomplished the dream of becoming a private pilot. In retirement, he spent his winters in Seattle and summers in Wisconsin. He kept busy with his numerous interests. Some of his favorites were spending time with his children and grandchildren, playing sheepshead with his siblings, square dancing, polka fests and working with all his machinery on the farm and his ancestral home. He was also a lifetime member of the Auto and Steam Engine club and the Experimental Aviation Association.
In his words he would say "I am blessed".
Survived by: son Brian Mollen, Bremerton WA. Daughters: Dianne Vomaske (John) Burien WA, Melissa Adams (Jeff) their children: Tristan Adams, Austin TX, Conor and Aaron Adams Des Moines WA, Amy Whitman (Sam) their children Jacob, Alex, Jenna, Carly and Hallie Whitman Burien WA. Many nieces and nephews.
Surviving siblings: Jeanette Micke, Breckenridge, MN, Eileen Gregorius, Kaukauna, WI
Siblings passing shortly after his death: Teresa A. Mollen, Oct. 2017, Kaukana WI; Joseph Mollen, Jan 2018, Wrightstown
Preceded in death by wife, Carol A. Mollen, and siblings: John I Mollen, Anita Johnson, Mary Van Veghel, Ignatius J. Mollen, Imelda Mollen died in infancy, Imelda VanVeghel.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 4th 2018 at 10:30 am at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 323 Pine St., Little Chute, WI.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on July 15, 2018
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1931 - 2017 (86 years)
Education - High School
