Jack Walter Mullholand, 93, of Fremont, OH passed away at home on May 21, 2018. He was born July 20, 1924 in Adrian, OH to Harold and Helen (Gibson) Mullholand. He was a 1942 graduate of Carey High School and received his Pharmacy Degree from Ohio Northern University in 1950.
Jack served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. California during WWII and was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon (3 Stars), American Theater Ribbon, WWII Victory Medal and Philippine Liberation Ribbon (2 Stars). While stationed on the U.S.S. California he logged in more than 101,000 miles while circumnavigating the world and received seven battle stars. They sailed from San Francisco to Singapore to Cape Town, South Africa and returning to Philadelphia.
Jack married Lola M. VanAtta on May 27, 1949 and she preceded him in death on January 18, 2014. He was a Pharmacist at Peck Drug then Revco Drug until he retired in 1986.
Jack was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he was an usher for many years. He was also a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and a member of the SJCC Boosters, Elks, American Legion, Moose and Eagles. Jack enjoyed fishing and playing cards.
Jack is survived by his daughter, Joan (Michael E.) Guthrie, North Royalton, OH; grandchildren, Laura Guthrie, Nicole Guthrie and Michael S. (Ashley Roddy) Guthrie; great granddaughter, Avery Lynn Guthrie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lola M. Mullholand; son, Jack “Bus” A. Mullholand and daughters, Beverly and Jane Mullholand; twin brother, Joseph Mullholand; siblings, Jim Mullholand and Ruth Reister.
Visitation: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH
Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, May 30, 2018; 10:00 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 709 Croghan St., Fremont, OH
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors provided by the V.F.W. and American Legion.
Memorials: St. Joseph Church
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To the Family of Jack Mullholand
May loving memories bring comfort to you in this time of sadness.
With Deepest Sympathy
Associated Buyers Employees and Their Families
Norma Strahm
I sure will miss him. Jack was one of my closest relatives. We had a lot of good times and I’ll hold them close in my memories.
Love Norma
David and Jacqueline (Fox) Rogers
We want Jack’s family to know what a treat it was to simply know him and experience the good type of person he was. He was especially helpful to us in his role as a pharmacist. He was appreciated and is missed. God blessings to all.
Tanya
Dear family and friends, please accept my deepest condolences. May God’s promises found at Acts 24:15 and Psalms 37:29 bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Christine "Chris" Mosser
Dear Joan and family
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father & your mother back in 2014. They were two very special and kind people. Loved our mini trip to Carey, Ohio and joking around with your father back in the good old “High School” days. May you find comfort in loving memories, God Bless you and your family.
Sincerely Christine
Christine "Chris" Mosser
Dear Joan and family
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father and mother back in 2014. They were two very special and kind people. Loved our mini trip to Carey, Ohio and always joking around with your father back in the good old “High School” days. May you find comfort in loving memories, God Bless you and your family.
Sincerely Christine