Richard Allen Mulch

Richard Allen Mulch passed away on March 1, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on
December 22, 1935, in Columbiana, Ohio, and was a longtime resident of Carson, California.
He was the second of five children, born to George and Julia Mulch. His siblings were Jeanette
(deceased), Fred, Kathy (deceased), and Larry. He was also father to Allen and Nina from a
previous marriage. As a child, he moved with his family to Hawaii, where he grew up surrounded
by its landscapes and culture. When his family decided to move back to the mainland, his
mother, Julia, picked San Bernardino while the family was still in Hawaii, because it looked
green on a map. Eventually, they relocated to Ohio, where his journey continued.
Richard was a man of quiet strength and simple joys, valuing the small but significant moments
in life. He worked for 30 years as a machinist in aviation technology, applying precision and
patience in his craft. His working years, however, stretched far beyond that—beginning as a
teenager when he traveled up and down California working farms. He spent the summer of '53
hitchhiking to Klamath Falls, Oregon, to work on a farm before later working on a ranch in Ohio,
where he bucked hay, worked on irrigation, and picked spuds. While serving abroad in the Army,
he peeled potatoes and biked through Europe, embracing life with an adventurous spirit.
He served in the U.S. Army, spending a year and a half in Germany before completing four
years in the Army Reserve.
Richard met Nenita at the Carson Library in 1979 while she was there with her cousins. He soon
after asked her uncle, Arturo, for permission to marry her, a gesture that reflected his deep
respect for family and tradition. Their marriage was built on love, devotion, and shared
experiences, and she remained by his side throughout his life.
Richard found great fulfillment in lifelong learning. He deeply believed in the power of
breathwork, yoga, and meditation, often speaking of how these practices could change lives if
taught from a young age. He spent his days exploring the teachings of Buddhist monks,
practicing pranayama, and sharing his appreciation for mindfulness and stillness.
He was a lifelong learner, always seeking knowledge and new perspectives. He was always
reading. He never let a day go by without finding something new to discover, whether it was
through books, meditation videos and online seminars, or simply tinkering with something at
home. He found joy in the little things, and he approached life with a sense of purpose and
passion.
While maintaining his practice of yoga, he was also a surfer, most actively in his 30s, embracing
the California coast. Later in life, after retirement, he turned to fishing. He took up crafting,
evolving from fishing to wrapping rods to designing intricate walking sticks, each one a quiet
expression of his artistry. He also had a love for music, particularly rare and obscure
instruments, amassing a collection of string and wind instruments, with a special fondness for
the tin whistle.
Richard was a loving and affectionate father and husband, dedicated to his family. He is
survived by his wife, Nenita Mulch; his daughter, Karen Mulch; his son, Dale Mulch, along with
Dale’s wife, Brenda Sanchez; his children from a previous marriage, Allen Mulch and Nina
Mulch; and his grandson, Ali, son of Nina.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Green Hills
Memorial Chapel, followed by burial