JANESVILLE/COLUMBUS—Richard L. "Rich" McMullen age 81, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born in Janesville on September 21, 1936 to William and Myra (Smith) McMullen. Rich was a 1955 graduate of Janesville Senior High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving in the Pacific until 1958. Rich was married to Marcia Hoesly on November 1, 1958 in Janesville. He retired from General Motors after nearly 40 years as the parts coordinator. Rich was outgoing and made friends easily. He never met someone he couldn't talk to, frequently making new friends in the most unlikely places. He loved his grandchildren and spending time with them attending concerts and sporting events. Earlier he enjoyed coaching basketball and Little League in Janesville when his son Kevin was growing up. He was a former member of First Lutheran Church in Janesville where he served on the Building and Grounds Board and ushered for many years. Rich most loved the time spent at their lake cottage in Deerbrook. Survivors include his wife Marcia of Columbus; three daughters Lauri (Randy) Berg of Onalaska, Julie (Clay) Duncan of Hudson and Karin (Glenn) Westlake of Columbus; one son Kevin (Jenny) McMullen of Janesville; eleven grandchildren Kristin (Rigo) Rodriguez, Joe (Brescia) Berg, Dave (Amy) Berg, Ben Duncan, Megan Duncan, Jackie Duncan, Will (Alyssa) McMullen, Anna McMullen, Andy (fiancee' Emily) Peterson, Connor Westlake, Claire Westlake; five great-grandchildren Ethan, Aidan, Grace, Roland and Evelyn. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Robert. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M., with visitation beginning at 9:00 A.M., on Friday, June 8, 2018 at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 120 Faith Drive, Columbus. Rev Mark Petersen officiated. Military Honors followed by V.F.W. post 9392. Interment was in Milton Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville. Memorials may be directed to Columbus Community Hospital, Faith Lutheran Church or First Lutheran Church Foundation.