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Elmer Mulhausen is a native of Oklahoma City and a Marine Corps veteran. He retired in 1993 from his career as an agency executive for the State Farm insurance Companies. He had enjoyed a satisfying career having served 34 years In Oklahoma, Missouri and finally Texas.
Upon retirement, Elmer and his wife Evelyn did all of the active retirement things including extensive travel for five years. Then Evelyn suddenly passed away leaving Elmer alone after 50 years of marriage.
Elmer started writing cowboy type poetry as part of his grief recovery. Elmer married Jo Ann Albright in July, 2000. She wasn’t ready to retire, so they bought a large home on Lake Whitney, Texas then renovated it into a bed and breakfast. Elmer celebrated his 80th birthday in May, 2008. He enjoys hosting old and new friends as they visit Lakehaven.