James "Jack" Mitek

Bristol (formerly of Racine and Kenosha) – James “Jack” Mitek; age 85; passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, August 6, 2015 at Grande Prairie Health & Rehab Center in Pleasant Prairie.

Jack, affectionately known to many as “Jagee”, was born in Sturtevant, WI on June 1, 1930 to the late Stanley and Katherine (nee: Suslowicz) Mitek. After attending schools in Racine, he went on to serve our country with the United States Army in the Korean War from 1948-1952.  On May 3, 1958, Jack was united in marriage with the love of his life, Concetta “Connie Mae” (nee: Rizzo) Mitek, who preceded him in death in December of 2002. After Connie’s death; Jack and his family moved to Bristol.

Jack proudly worked in the family business, Mitek’s Tavern (17th Street in Racine) where he eventually co-owned and operated it – along with his brother, Charles. He also was employed by AMC, Eaton and General Electric – from where he retired in 1995.

Among his interests, Jack enjoyed fishing, making his own lures, buying every fishing item that was ever on sale, watching his extensive movie collection, and mostly spending time with family, and close friends.

Surviving are his children, Joseph (Lori) Mitek and Patti Robertson; grandchildren, Cara Jo (Ty) Christensen, Angela Mitek and Alexander (Courtney) Mitek; adopted granddaughter, Kelsey Patera; great-grandchildren, Seraphina Whimzy and Palmer Alexander; and sister, Connie Kuzel.  He is further survived by special friends, Jennifer Bavuso and her family.

In addition to his parents and wife, Jack was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy (Walter) Mielcarek and Josephine (Bill) Runge; brother, Charles (LaVerne) Mitek; brother-in-law, Rudy Kuzel; and his best friend/father-in-law, Joe Rizzo Sr.

Funeral services will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm with Deacon James Francois officiating. Military honors will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-6 pm.  Private entombment will take place in All Saints Mausoleum on Wednesday.

A heartfelt note of thanks to Diana Mengo & the Daybreak staff; Terry McCallister, and all of our family & friends that helped care and support “Jack/Jagee” – especially over the past 12 years. May God bless all of you!