Eugene Leo Mitchell, Jr., 98, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
He was born July 13, 1927 In Chicago, IL, the son of Eugene Leo Mitchell, Sr. and Gertrude Helen (Schaeffer) Mitchell. He attended Loyola University in Chicago where he earned his bachelor's degree. Together, Eugene and Ann resided in Glenview, IL. They were blessed with four children: Robert, Julia, Gene, and Margaret.
Eugene began his career in sales with McDonnell & Miller, a fluid handling manufacturing OEM company, out of Chicago. The company was eventually acquired by ITT. Eugene retired as Vice President of Sales for ITT in 1990 and retired to beautiful Door County, WI. He and Ann resided on Glidden Drive in the Town of Sevastopol. Eugene and Ann were parishioners at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glenview, IL and Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Institute since retiring to Door County.
He was proud Rotarian and member of the Sturgeon Bay Noon Rotary Club. Eugene and Ann were blessed with over 41 years of marriage. She preceded Eugene in death on January 18, 1997.
Eugene will be missed by his children, Robert (Kari) Mitchell of the Town of Brussels, Eugene (Linda) Mitchell III of Elkhorn, Julia (Kevin) Mitchell-Barney of West Chester, OH, and Margaret (Daniel) McAuliffe of Lake Geneva; granddaughter, Jennifer (Eric) Wang; along with many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, John Mitchell; siblings-in-law, Robert (Alice) Bauchman and Walter "Bud" (Barbara) Bauchman; and other relatives.
Eugene's life will be honored with a Mass of Christian Burial prayed at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Institute, 4767 E. Dunn Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 with Father Matthew Rappl as celebrant. He will be laid to rest in the church cemetery, beside his wife, Ann. Visitation for family and friends will be held after 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 until the time of closing prayers at 10:25 a.m., followed by the procession to church.
Memorials may be given in Eugene's name for the Sturgeon Bay Rotary Club (P.O. Box 81 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235).
"Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Leo for all of the wonderful care you gave to Dad over the years."
Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Eugene may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.HuehnsFuneralHome.com.
