Louis G. Mulvihill

Louis G. Mulvihill, 93, of Sioux City, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at a local nursing home.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 21 at 11:00 A.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Entombment with military honors will be at Calvary Cemetery.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com. 

Louis was born on April 3, 1926 in Sioux City to Maurice and Mae (Beaubien).  He graduated from Salix High School and enlisted in the United States Army, serving during WWII.  Louis was the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star during The Battle of The Bulge.  He was united in marriage to Lucille Bernard on September 3, 1960 at The Little French Church in Sioux City, she preceded him in death in 2001.  Louis farmed in Salix for many years and in the winter, he worked on The Dredge for Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Company until 1960.  He then moved to Sioux City.  He worked as a boiler and plant operator for several businesses around Sioux City, including Unity Point Hospital.  He was a member of St. Joes in Salix and St. Boniface in Sioux City.  Louis enjoyed fishing, traveling to his military reunions and playing keno at the skyline.

Those left to honor his memory include his daughter, LouAnn (David) Mogensen, Sergeant Bluff, IA; grandson, Dane Louis; sister, Edith Powell, Derby, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; siblings: Ellie, Marion, Grace, Mike, Ann, Jim and Pat.