Ade Mullen lost his battle of cancer. He was the oldest active steward for the Central Roadracing Association and is one of two of the oldest Active Stewards in the U.S. Ade lost his battle with lung and bone cancer on January 18, 2004. He would have turned 80 this coming June. He is survived by his grandchildren Maxine and Matt and extended family members and many friends. Ade was proceeding in death by his wife Mary and daughter Marie. He was active in CRA when it began in 1974. Prior to CRA, he was involved with SCCA (Sports Car Club of America), and many other race organizations, with which he remained involved. He also was a World War II vet, serving in the 29th Infantry as a rifleman. In the CRA he served on the board of directors for four years as the secretary. He spent majority of his time in the tower as a Steward, overlooking the front straight, making sure things ran smoothly. In the SCCA he was also a Steward and in 1999 he was honored with a Life Achievement Award. Ade carried himself with a smile on his face, passion in his eyes and a go-get-’em attitude. He was there when you needed questions answered or to be pointed in the right direction. Through his volunteering with Central Roadracing Association he has touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Leaving you with a well-known statement from Ade, “The best wishes for bright futures for its members and the Club!” Ade’s funeral was held on January 22, 2004 at Washburn McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel in Hopkins, Minnesota. His interment was at All Saints Cemetery, New Richland, MN. God Bless and God Speed.