Paul Joseph Mollus

Paul J. Mollus 80 formerly of Marinette WI passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, in Covington, GA. He was born on May 27, 1942, to the late Andrew and Muriel C. Mollus in Marinette. He attended Catholic Central High School. On September 4, 1965, Paul married Judy Zylkowski in Marinette. Paul lived in Porterfield before they moved to Covington GA. in 1998. He was a member of St. Mary’s Mother of God Catholic Church in Jackson, GA.

Paul spent 45 years as a professional truck driver driving for Red Owl Foods also while owning his own trucks and leasing them with the following companies over the years International Transport, Gross Carriers and Landstar Ranger. Paul then sold his trucks when he moved to Rural Atlanta GA. (Covington GA.) Paul and Judy wanted to be close to their daughter Torrie and their grandson’s. He then took a job with Roadway Carriers as a line haul driver and felt like he was retired not owning his own truck with all the maintenance etc. He liked the idea of just showing up and driving. Paul lived on Lake Jackson where he enjoyed working around his house and tinkering with his many vehicles along with boating and camping. Paul also enjoyed traveling, spending his winters in Florida going to the beach, and riding his motorcycle with his faithful companion, his dog Harley.

Paul is survived by his daughter, Torrie (Eric) Sunstrom of McDonough, GA; grandsons, Aaron (Mallory) Sunstrom of Palm Beach Gardens FL. and Adam “AJ” (Kagen) Sunstrom and great-grand daughter Harver Sunstrom of Arlington VA. Brother John Mollus of Marinette, a brother-in-law Robert (LaRonde) Zylkowski of Clermont, FL; sister-in-law, Antoinette Tappy of Green Bay; his black lab, Harley; and many favorite nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Judy Mollus and a brother-in-law, Roger Tappy.

Visitation will be held at Thielen Funeral Home on Friday, January 27th from 4-7pm, a Vigil service will be held at 6:30pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Parish- Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Saturday, January 28th at 11am with Rev. Celestine Byekwaso officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Peshtigo.