Bernard Mixtacki
July 26, 1927 - October 01, 2015
Obituary
STOUGHTON-Bernard S. Mixtacki, age 88, of Stoughton, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton. He was born on July 26, 1927, in South Bend, Ind., the son of Stanley and Carrie (Mrozinski). Bernie graduated from Notre Dame in 1950. He served in the US Army during WWII and had the privilege of taking part in the Badger Honor Flight in 2013. Bernie married Dorothy Rodel on July 18, 1953, in Eau Claire. For 12 years, he was active as an adult leader of the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, receiving the Pelican Award for his leadership. Bernie also received the Monona Jaycees Outstanding Community Servant Award and a 10-year service award from the City of Monona. He served two terms as a Monona alderman. Bernie was a strong advocate of the Beltline relocation, serving as celebration coordinator for its opening in October of 1988. He was the chairman of Monona's 1990 census committee. Bernie was active in the improvements in many of Monona's neighborhood parks. He originated the annual "Spruce Up Month" activities and established the first Arbor Day tree planting with Maywood School's cooperation. For several years, he was the captain for the annual "Take a Stake in the Lakes" clean-up programs. Bernie was a devoted member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Stoughton and a former member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Monona. Bernie worked at Oscar Mayer for 35 years, retiring on March 1, 1992. He is survived by his children, Steven (Meryl), James (Maureen) and Thomas (Judi) Mixtacki and Ann (Marty) Milstead; grandchildren; Mindy (Matt) Statz, Michael (fiance' Lauren Belasco), Laura, Karen, Brian, Rachel and Rebecca Mixtacki; and great-grandchildren, McKenzie and Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on Sept. 1, 2013; and a brother, Leonard. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, with Father Randy Budnar officiating. Entombment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson, St., Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, and at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Memorials may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church or Skaalen Home. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Visitation
Sun Oct 4, 2015 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Visitation
Mon Oct 5, 2015 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
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Mon Oct 5, 2015 @ 10:30 AM CDT
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Sylvia Jordan
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What a treat it was to know Bernie! He always had a story to tell when I brought him communion or saw him at Skaalen and gave a report each.time on the progress of the tomato plants growing in the little garden. He would ,also, brighten a few desks with flowers picked on his walks......not always with permission. I feel privileged to have been able to give him communion and say the rosary on Tuesday, September 29th. He will be greatly missed by many people. I'm sorry I cannot attend the services as I am in Utah. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
I will give a memorial to Saint Ann's in his name.
Sylvia Jordan
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Roger Boeker
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero,Bernie Mixtacki . We are thankful for his military service and honored to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. in May 2013.
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Mary Anne Reed
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Mr. Mixtacki was a giving person. He supported the Cub / Boy Scouts. He and his wife were very supportive of my brother, & our family after my father died. May he rest in God's peace. My sympathy to The Mixtacki family.
Mary Anne (Miller) Reed
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Russell A. Kind
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I am saddened to read Bernie Mixtacki's obituary in the Wisconsin State Journal. I graduated with Steve Mixtacki from Monona Grove High School in 1972 and happened to have known Steve's father, Bernie. We usually called Steve by his nickname which was "Bernie" of course.
One quick story of the real Bernie that I've always remembered. In the old days, our family lived for one year on one end of Sylvan Lane and the Mixtackis on the other end. Perhaps Bernie was a little league coach in those days (I don't recall), but I was doing my best pitching hardball in the local little league. I remember Bernie's kindness & patience as he coached and played catch with me in his back yard so I could improved my skills. I rode my bike down the block so we could practice. The year was 1965 & I was 10-years-old.
My condolences go out to the Mixtacki family. .