Don H. Mull, 81, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 1, 2022, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.

Born March 1, 1941, in Ashland, Kansas, he was the son of John E. and Anna L. (Cummings) Mull. He was raised and attended school in Ashland until the family moved to Winfield in 1954. Don graduated from Winfield High School in 1959. After high school, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country for four years until receiving an honorable discharge in 1963.

Following his service in the Navy, Don returned to Winfield. While on a blind date, he met the love of his life, Mary Lee Foos. The couple were united in marriage on July 21, 1964 at the First United Methodist Church in Winfield. They made their first home in Winfield while Don attended Southwestern College and received his teaching degree. He began his career as a teacher at Lowell Elementary School until moving to Knoxville, Iowa in 1970. Don served as a coach and teacher in Iowa, and as a coach and Principal when the family moved to Pomona, Kansas in 1973. In 1977, he moved his family to Udall, where he was Principal for over ten years. While in Udall, he continued to coach basketball, track, and baseball. Don returned to the classroom in 1990, working as a fifth grade teacher for Roosevelt Elementary School in Arkansas City. He remained with USD 470 as a teacher and coach until retiring in 1998. Don and Mary returned to Winfield in 2004. In addition to teaching and coaching, Don enjoyed officiating basketball alongside his wife as well as coaching with her for many years. Mary preceded him in death on July 20, 2022.

Don was a member of Rock Christian Church. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, woodworking, collecting baseball cards, and being a dad and papa. He especially enjoyed being with his wife, Mary.

His family includes his daughter Teresa Johnson and husband, Peter of Longford; his son James Mull of Winfield; his grandchildren, Darian Allen of Arkansas City; RC Allen of Salina; William Johnson of Longford; Wyatt Johnson of Longford; Kendra McFarland of Winfield; and his great grandchildren, Layla McFarland, Cayden McFarland, and Payton McFarland, all of Winfield.

In addition to his parents and wife, Don was preceded in death by a brother, John O. Mull.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 11, 2022, at Miles Funeral Service. Burial will be held at a later date at Fairview Cemetery near Medford, Oklahoma.

A memorial has been established in Don's name for the VFW Post #3544. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

Don's service will be available to be viewed live at the following link: