Age 78. Born on February 9, 1938 was found dead on March 6, 2016 in the home where he spent all his life in South Milwaukee, WI. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Grace Mitka and wife Marlene (nee Vanbeek). Survived by his girlfriend Jo Ann Rajchel, his sister Donna Sheridan, nieces Susan Morris and Paula Stanczik, grand niece Sara Morris, great grand nephews Dimitri and Damian Sierra as well as his cousins Mike and Jeff Mitka. He is further survived by his golf and horse track buddies as well as many other friends