Michael Richard Mauldin

August 18, 1946 - January 3, 2025

Michael Richard Mauldin, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on January 3, 2025, after a long illness.
Mike was born on August 18, 1946, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Lennox (Sonny) and Margaret (Montgomery) Mauldin.
He grew up in Crescent Valley and Battle Mountain, Nevada, and often fondly shared stories of his family’s adventures living off the land.
In his early years Mike worked for Don Sumin at the Battle Mountain Texaco.
He also worked with his dad mining and selling turquoise and making jewelry. Mike spent the majority of his career operating heavy equipment in mining, paving and construction.
He retired from the Marigold Mine after many dedicated years and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 12.
Earlier in his career, Mike worked at the Mercury Test Site and was a crewmember of the Glomar Explorer, which located and recovered a Russian nuclear submarine from the Pacific Ocean in 1974 — a story he loved to recount.
A passionate outdoorsman, Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He had a talent for frying fish that was unmatched and took great joy in spending time outdoors.
He also enjoyed camaraderie, evening drinks and “BSing” with his friends at the “4th Street Bar.”
Mike is survived by his wife, Kayla; daughters Angie Ingram of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Shawnee (Chuck) Hess of Oklahoma; and stepchildren Kim (Ron) Harrison, Thomas (Dannette) Walters, and Megan (Kaeloni) Desmond, all of Battle Mountain, Nevada.
He leaves behind 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, his sister Carol Tinken, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lennox (Sonny) and Margaret Mauldin; his sister Glenda Mauldin; his stepdaughter Michelle Henshaw; and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Mike’s legacy is one of hard work, adventure, and love for family and the great outdoors. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Memorial donations can be made in Mike’s name to support the Battle Mountain Cookhouse Museum.
Make checks payable to the Lander County Historical Society: PO Box 663, Battle Mountain, NV 89820.