Arthur Rodger Mullins

March 14, 1934 - March 23, 2018

Arthur (“Art”) Mullins passed away on March 23, 2018 at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Art met the love of his life, Darlene Campbell, at a County Fair in 1954 at a performance by the WLS National Barn Dance. He carried Darlene’s high school graduation photo in his wallet for the next 64 years until his passing. Art and Darlene were a living example of love and commitment to everyone who knew them. They remained sweethearts every day of their 62 years of marriage. Art served his country in the United States Army as a Countermeasures Search Specialist and Radio Operator, and was stationed in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, before returning to Wisconsin. Art and Darlene raised their six children in the Milwaukee area where he worked as a machinist at Continental Can (later Crown, Cork & Seal) before returning to their hometown of Crandon, Wisconsin in 1996. After his retirement, Art continued working as a mechanic part-time, and provided countless tune-ups for friends and family in his spare time. Anyone who knew Art knew his great three loves: family, church, and fishing, and he was never so happy as when he could combine them. As the oldest of eight children, Art took his responsibilities seriously from a young age. He remained close with his siblings, calling every one of his brothers and sisters on each holiday and was always ready to help in any way he could. Art and Darlene were faithful members of Praise Chapel Community Church in Crandon, where they worked for years in the children’s programs to the great delight of every little one who benefited from Art’s teasing and hugs. In his life, Art was a constant source of love and humor. He will be dearly missed. Art is survived by Darlene and their children Jadine (Craig) Fritzler, Boyd, Roger (Terri), Tim, Linda (Matt) Sommer, and Matt; their grandchildren Rachel Fritzler (Jonathan Conley), Kristin (Nate) Olgren, Bethany (Kaylon) Godoy, Jeffrey, Danny (Samantha), Michael (Abby), Josh (Danielle), Katie, Joey, Luke (Rachel) Sommer, Jake (Stephanie) Sommer, Zack Sommer (John Ryder), Shaquille Mortley, Becca, and Shawn; and their great-grandchildren Zoe, Sophia, Aiden, Jordan, Arilyn, Jameson and two more on the way. Praise Chapel Community Church will host the visitation from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 28, and a service at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 29. Weber-Hill Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.weberhillfuneralhome.com.