Mitchell, William 1947-2009
HAMMEL, MITCHELL, HAYES, COLSCH, BENESH
Posted By: Mary Durr (email)
Date: 7/25/2009 at 15:50:15
William Mitchell
William "Bill" Mitchell, age 62, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse, WI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, June 10 at 10:30 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, New Albin, with military rites to follow. Fr. Daniel Knipper and Msgr. Ed Lechtenberg will officiate. Visitation will be at the New Albin Community Center Tuesday June 9 from 4-8 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service. Visitation will also be from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the community center before the service at the church. McCormick Funeral Home of Caledonia, MN is assisting the family.
Bill was born in McGregor March 5, 1947 to James and Teresa (Hammel) Mitchell. He married the love of his life, Ginny M. Hayes, October 25, 1969 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Caledonia, MN.
Bill served with the U.S. Army from 1967-1969. He worked for the New Albin Police Department, drove school bus for Eastern Allamakee School District, worked in the roofing business, and later attended gunsmith school in Denver, CO.
Bill cherished his God, family, friends and nature. His love of deer, turkey, morel and ginseng hunting was the substance of his being. There was not a day that went by without a funny story or joke he would share with whomever was present. His quick wit and harmless pranks will bring many people he loved memories of laughter. He shared his wisdom and vast knowledge of guns, hunting and skills with a large audience; one being a Hunter's Safety Instructor, teaching children the proper way to handle firearms. He was a lifetime member and President of the Northeast Iowa Whitetails Unlimited for 18 years. He was also a member of the NRA, National Turkey Federation Board, active in his church and community and a proud veteran.
Bill is survived by his wife, Ginny; sons, Jeremy (Amanda), Chad (Laura), Josh (Jill) and Trevor; and a daughter, Kelsey; seven grandchildren, Jasmine, Allison, Alex, Jani Mitchell and Mason Johnson, Camden Mitchell and Arianna Mitchell; his brothers, Lorny (Lucille) and David (Barb), of New Albin, Raymond (Carol) of Maple Grove, MN, Jerry (Mary) of Alburnett, and Earl (Donna) of Palo; his sisters, Mary Jo Colsch of Caledonia, MN and Esther (Jim) Benesh of Cedar Rapids.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenneth, James and Peter Mitchell; and a sister, Teresa Kubitz.
The Waukon Standard, June 10, 2009
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