Family Group Record for Harold Herman Mullenmeister and Jeanette Marilyn Fritze




Husband Harold Herman Mullenmeister [1][2][3]

Born:11/23/1930 - Faribault, Rice, Minnesota [1][4][3]
Christened:
Died:11/18/2022 - Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota [3]
Buried:Austin, Mower, Minnesota [3] PIC
Father:William Henry Mullenmeister
Mother:Venantia Hermina Hanegraaf
Marr License:Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota [2]
Marriage:07/18/1955 - Austin, Mower, Minnesota [2][12]

Events and Facts
1. He resided at 103 Lind St on 04/01/1935 in Faribault, Rice, Minnesota . [1]
2. He appeared on the US Federal census on 04/01/1940 in Faribault, Rice, Minnesota with his parents. [1]
3. He was educated through the 3rd grade on 04/01/1940 in Wells, Rice, Minnesota . [1]
4. He resided at 103 Lind St on 04/01/1940 in Faribault, Rice, Minnesota . [1]
5. He worked as a clerk at A W Karp & Co. in 1948 in Faribault, Rice, Minnesota . [5]
6. He worked as a salesman for the Owatonna Shoe Company in 1953 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota . [6]
7. He resided at 222 E Phelps St in 1953 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota . [6]
8. He worked as a manager of the Austin Bootery in 1957 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota . [7]
9. He resided at 1304 W College, Apt 9 in 1957 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota . [7]
10. He resided at 707 20th St SW in 1993 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota . [4]
11. He resided at 310 2nd Ave NE in 2002 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota . [8]
12. His obituary was published on his Find-A-Grave Memorial on 11/22/2022. [3]

Harold Herman "Mully" Mullenmeister of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2022 at the age of 91 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Harold was born in Faribault, Minnesota on November 23, 1930, the third child of William and Venantia (Hanegraaf) Mullenmeister. He graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School in 1949 and furthered his education at St. John's University then later the College of St. Thomas.

Harold's college career was cut short when he was recruited by L.A. Schuster to move to Austin, Minnesota and manage a shoe store Mr. Schuster had purchased there. Harold successfully managed The Austin Bootery for many years and eventually took over ownership. He expanded the business to include a separate men's store, The Boot and Shoe and a sport shop, Sundance Outfitters, selling skis, skates, bicycles and tennis racquets. Under his guidance the business continued its success until 1996 when he sold the business to Mr. Mike Schuster. Harold then went on to enjoy success in selling cell phones, cell phone service, and even cars for Medgaarden's Southwest Sales.

On July 18, 1955 he married Jeanette Fritze at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Together they had four children, Mike, Tom, John and Bill. Harold was very active in the community and took pride in Austin, the city he had decided to call home.

Harold is survived by sons Michael Mullenmeister of Naples, Florida and his wife Pam, Thomas Mullenmeister of Sartell, Minnesota and his wife Debi, and William Mullenmeister of Cave Creek, Arizona and his wife Angie; six grandchildren, Mathew, Megan, Morgan, Billy, Eric, and Mary; step grandchildren, Ryan, Braxton, Brant and Brock; brother-in-law Merlin Fritze of Phoenix, Arizona; sister-in-law Doris Lea of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanette in in 2013; son John in 2020; parents William and Venantia Mullenmeister; brother William Mullenmeister, and sister Dorothy Mullenmeister.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday January 21, 2023 at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel in Austin, Minnesota with Father Gregory Leif officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm prior to services at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at clasenjordan.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Harold's memory are preferred.

Reprinted from the Austin Daily Herald


Wife Jeanette Marilyn Fritze [9][10][2][11][12][13][14]

Born:07/27/1925 - Havana, Steele, Minnesota [15][9][10][16][11][14]
Christened:
Died:10/16/2013 - Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona [11][12][13][14]
Buried:11/02/2013 - Austin, Mower, Minnesota [13][14] PIC
Father:William Carl Fritze
Mother:Margaret Della Selthun

Events and Facts
1. She appeared on the US Federal census on 04/01/1930 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota with her parents. [9]
2. She resided at 127 North Street on 04/01/1930 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota . [9]
3. She resided at 384 E School St on 04/01/1935 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota . [10]
4. She appeared on the US Federal census on 04/01/1940 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota with her parents. [10]
5. She was educated through the 8th grade on 04/01/1940 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota . [10]
6. She resided at 384 E School St on 04/01/1940 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota . [10]
7. She worked as a teller for Security Bank & Trust in 1953 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota . [17]
8. She resided at 425 N Pine St in 1953 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota . [17]
9. She worked as a teller for Security Bank & Trust in 1955 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota . [18]
10. She resided at 425 N Pine St in 1955 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota . [18]
11. She resided at 1304 W College, Apt 9 in 1957 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota . [7]
12. She resided at 310 2nd Ave NE in 1996 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota . [16]
13. Her obituary was published in the Austin Daily Hearald on 11/03/2013 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota. [12]PIC
14. Her obituary was published on her Find-A-Grave Memorial on 09/02/2017. [14]

Jeanette M. Mullenmeister, 88, of Austin, Minn., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at Serenity Assisted Living in N. Scottsdale, Ariz.

Jeanette Marilyn Fritze was born July 27, 1925, in Claremont, Minn., to William and Margaret (Selthun) Fritze. She graduated from Owatonna High School. Jeanette was united in marriage to Harold H. Mullenmeister on July 18, 1955, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Jeanette worked at Austin State Bank, then later as a night receptionist at the Holiday Inn in Austin. Her other jobs included night registration at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, a lunch aide at Banfield Elementary School, and a bookkeeper for Harold's business, Bootery Boot and Shoe. Jeanette was a longtime member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Austin. She was admired for her delicious cooking and her strong willingness to help and serve others. At the center of her life was her family, and she took special joy in her travels with her sisters and her son John.

Jeanette is survived by her husband Harold Mullenmeister of Austin; sons Michael Mullenmeister, of Rochester, Minn. and his wife Pam; Thomas Mullenmeister of Sauk Rapids, Minn. and his friend, Debi Luzier; John Mullenmeister, of Austin; and William Mullenmeister, of Cave Creek, Ariz., and his wife Angie; six grandchildren, Mathew, Megan, Morgan, Billy, Eric and Mary; brother Merlin Fritze of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters Doris Lea of Blooming Prairie, Wilma Chappius of Owatonna, and Donna Grubish and her husband Wayne, also of Owatonna; brother-in-law Sheldon Peterson of Lake City, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents William and Margaret Fritze and two sisters, Mildred Peterson and Arlene Utpadel; brothers-in-law Orville Utpadel, Dave Chappius, and Mike Lea; and sister-in-law Dorothy Mullenmeister.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with Pastor Karen Behling of Our Savior's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon prior to services at the funeral home. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 30 OCT 2013


Children

1 M Michael William Mullenmeister
Born:Austin, Mower, Minnesota
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2 M Thomas Harold Mullenmeister
Born:Austin, Mower, Minnesota
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Died:
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3 M John David Mullenmeister
Born:Austin, Mower, Minnesota
Christened:
Died:
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4 M William James Mullenmeister
Born:Austin, Mower, Minnesota
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Sources

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2. Minnesota Association of County Officers, "Minnesota Official Marriage System," Steele County certificate U-398-MHHFJM, Harold Herman Mullenmeister and Jeanette Marilyn Fritze; Database online, Minnesota counties, Minnesota Official Marriage System : n.d. (https://moms.mn.gov/ : accessed 02/01/2011) [Surety: 3].
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