Joseph Leroy Mollus Sr., 93, of St Joseph, passed away May 4, 2023 at the local hospital. He was born January 6, 1930 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Goldie and Joseph F. Mollus.
He attended Christian Brothers HS. In 1948, he enlisted in the US Navy, serving on the USS Mansfield and USS Brush and later served in the US Naval Reserves. On March 17, 1952, he married Ethel Rhoades. He worked at Swift, Seitz and St. Joseph School District, where he retired from after 25 years. Joe was an avid golfer, and has a recorded Hole-in-One at Fairview. He also loved to go dancing. He was member of the Eagles Lodge, Mansfield Association and past longtime member at Fairview.
Joe was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, which he loved.
Preceding him in death are his parents and step-father, his wife of 55 years, Ethel Mollus, their children, Johnny Mollus, Deborah Mollus, Jerry Mollus, and Joseph Mollus Jr., sisters, Shirley Mae Collings and Joann Teed, brothers, Frank D Mollus and Charlie Mollus, granddaughters, Karissa Mollus, Angela Mollus and great-granddaughter, Makya Mollus.
Survivors include daughter, Jennifer (Rob) Gentry of Windsor, CT, his companion & dancing partner of 8 years, Linda Patton, 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday May 7, 2023 at the Rupp Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be recited at 3:00 PM Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Father Jonathan Davis, celebrant. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery.
