Richard L Mitton

Richard L. Dick Mitton, 77, of La Crosse, passed away at home on Friday, January 27th, 2012. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 9, 1934 to Eugene and Dorothy (Maasberg) Mitton. On May 28, 1955 he married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Keenan. After high school, he served for four years in the US Air Force. Following his tour, he began his 44 year career as an electrician with the I.B.E.W. Dick enjoyed time spent with his family. He was a number one Nascar and Packers fan.

He is survived by his six sons, Rick (Tamara) Mitton of Connecticut, Randy Mitton of Burlington, WI, Roger (Wendy) Mitton of Arizona, Ron (Vicky) Mitton of La Crosse, Mark Mitton of Colorado, and Bob (Amanda) Mitton of Onalaska, two daughters, Peggy (Dan) Sargent of Onalaska and Paula (Mike) Price of Holmen, seventeen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, an infant daughter, his parents, and his sister Beverly Wiggert.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 3rd at 11:00 AM at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse. Burial will follow in the Mormon Coulee Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Online guestbook is available at www.schumacher-kish.com.

Through life you taught us to be strong

Even with lifes ups and downs

Your love helped keep our feet on the ground

Though we never got to say goodbye

The courage you gave us will hold our heads high

We will give you our praise and hold back our cries

The strength you held and the wisdom you gave

The love you showed, you made brighter days

We will love and miss you always

Your Loving Family