Mike

Lloyd R. “Mike” Mull, 95, of Ephrata died on Tuesday, April 9th at Ephrata Manor. Born and raised in Ephrata, Mike was a son of the late Charles and E. Irene (Sharley) Mull and the loving husband of Henrietta (Rickenbach) Mull for 69 years.

Mike graduated from Ephrata High School in 1946. He played minor league baseball for the Cardinals before he was drafted in 1951 during the Korean War. After his military service, Mike worked at Cloister Dairies making ice cream, which is where he met Henrietta. Mike loved his community and was a letter carrier for the Ephrata Post Office for 36 years. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and the Friendly Circle and is listed in the Lancaster County Softball Hall of Fame. Mike enjoyed working with his hands, including fixing up their home and helping others with projects. Mike’s loving, loyal, and supportive heart will be dearly missed.

Along with his wife, Mike is survived by two sons: Michael (Josephine) Mull of Myerstown and Mark (Patrice) Mull of Ephrata; five grandchildren: Joshua (Christine Batky) Mull, Abigail (Brian) Anderson, Eliza Mull, Theresa Mull, and Natalie Mull; and two great-grandchildren: Lucy Batky and Genevieve Anderson. He was preceded in death by his brothers Harold, Martin, and Carl Mull.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, April 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with service starting at 11:00 a.m at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522. A graveside service will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Ephrata (531 N State St, Ephrata, PA 17522) followed by a luncheon at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church’s Fishes and Loaves Program (167 E Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522) or to Ephrata Manor for resident activities (30 North 31st Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011).