Zelma Mull, 83, Minot, died Saturday, February 29, 2020 in a Minot nursing home.

Zel was born November 6, 1936 in Epworth, ND to Zelnoe and Susie (Lindley) Newnam. She came with her family to Minot in the late 1940's. Zel attended Minot High School and graduated in 1954.

Zel moved to Chicago, IL following the completion of high school. She was united in marriage to Jackie Lee Mull on November 20, 1954. This union was blessed with a son, Leo George Mull II in 1955 and a daughter, Linda Suelyn Mull in 1959. She was once married to Fredrich Bohr.

Zel retired civil service after 27 years of service. She lived in various places including North Dakota, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, Missouri, Florida and Kansas.

Zel was a member of International Toast Mistress', VFW Auxiliary and National Association of Retired Federal Employees.

Zel's hobbies included videoing and clowning. She attended Gator Clown School in 1995 and became a professional clown, entertaining children and those in nursing homes.

Zel is survived by her children Leo (LaVonne) Mull of Mt. Sperling, KY and Linda Mull of Minot, ND; granddaughter, Lindsey Mull, Minot, ND; sister, Audrey Cordner, Minot, ND along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Zel was preceded in death by her parents, former husbands, Jack Mull and Fredrich Bohr; sisters, Gloria Polsfut, Phyliss Sand and Doris Gliege; brother, Donavon Newnam; nephew, Steven Cordner and niece, Cathy Neilson.

No formal service will be held at this time.
Memorials are preferred to MN-ND Alzheimer's Association – 7900 W. 78th St. Suite 100, Edina, MN 55439.