Joseph "Joe" Mis Jr

I have wonderful memories of Danny and Michael including me on Friday nights with their dad at special meals. I owe Danny a great deal as he taught me how to be a priest to young people and I remember Michael cleaning up outside Dr. Wadas’ East Chicago office the Monday after he graduated from Noll. Thank you and be peaceful.

To the entire Mis Family; What great respect and admiration I have for your Husband and father, as I am sure thousands of others have been able to express to you in your sorrow. He is the kindest, most helpful, and generous person that influenced my career in the early years when I was lucky enough to be a part of Danny and Michael's successes in High School. Mr. Mis raised the best children, but also raised the best community in Hammond and expanded to the Region and the State. He was...

My sincere condolences to the family of Joe Mis. He will be truly missed for his contributions to our community and his love of track and field. Joe coached and was able to channel life skills to the young people that participated in The Hammond Track Club. It was an honor to know and work with Joe and his track program over the years. May Joe Rest in Heaven!

Coach Charles W. Jones
Former Boys Head Track & Field Coach, Gary Lew Wallace High School

Joe was a great mentor, coach, director, and one of my biggest fans during my AAU years with the Hammond track club in the 80’s. I drove from Hebron to work out at Hammond Morton HS several times a week in the summer. Joe recognized my ability to run and jump fairly well in many events. Thus, he introduced me to the heptathlon. He encouraged me and pushed me to be a better athlete. When I won the Indiana woman AAU athlete of the year (1987) , Joe was by my side. I felt that he deserved the...