April 3, 1932 – December 5, 2021
Cletus Sylvester Mulloy, 89, died December 5, 2021 at his home in Sioux Falls with his family by his side.
Cletus enhanced countless lives throughout his full and well-lived life. Two principal pillars throughout his lifetime included a strong devotion to his Catholic faith and steadfast loyalty to his entire family. Until his last day Cletus remained a devoted and adoring husband who anticipated the reunion with the love of his life of 60 years, Madelyn.
Cletus and Madelyn settled in Mobridge where Cletus worked tirelessly to provide for their growing family. His industriousness and entrepreneurial creativity culminated in Cletus Mulloy Incorporated (CMI), a successful contractor for the US Postal Service.
After retiring, Cletus enjoyed walking, learning to quilt with Madelyn, “goin’ someplace,” and visiting with family. After Madelyn’s death in 2012 Cletus enjoyed camping and embarked on many adventures with his family and canine companions, Molly and Maggy. He filled his days with backyard bonfires, sewing projects, receiving the sacraments as an active parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and supporting local high school sports, particularly the Mobridge-Pollock High School volleyball team.
Cletus moved to Sioux Falls in 2018 to be closer to his family. He delighted in fostering a backyard purple martin colony, maintained his ardent love of high school sports, and continued his faith journey as a member of St. Therese Catholic Church.
Cletus was preceded in death by his wife, Madelyn; his sons, Timothy Peter and Kevin Paul; his parents, Charles and Rose Mulloy; and his five siblings: Flavian, Delores, Yvonne, Silvin, and Charles. He is survived by his family, Jon Pat and Mary Lisa (Brian) of Sioux Falls and Cletus (Kara) of Lincoln, NE; and grandchildren: Cassie Green, Matthew Mulloy, Christopher and Mary Beth Borgstadt, Katrina Mulloy, Kate and Julia Mulloy, and Ryan Gandelman; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and godchildren.
A scripture and rosary service was held December 9 at Miller Funeral Home in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial was December 10 at St. Therese Catholic Church. A graveside burial service was at Greenwood Cemetery in Mobridge on December 11. Tributes may be made in Cletus’ name to the Mobridge Knights of Columbus, the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the Sioux Falls St. Therese Parish building fund.