Mitch A. Auterman

Mitch Auterman Obituary

Auterman, Mitch A. Died July 8, 2006 at the age of 49. Loving father of Brenda. Beloved son of Shirley Rae Orlowski. Dear brother of Beth Rehrer and Dawn Bergner. Also survived by nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. An open celebration of life (all are welcome) will be held July 29. For info, please call Brenda at 414-573-3527.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jul. 16 to Jul. 17, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Mitch Auterman

9 Entries

Tracy Weiss

July 27, 2006

Mitch never sugar coated anything with you. He always told you the truth, even if it was something you didn't want to hear. He was like an uncle to me and it's so sad that he's gone. He always knew how to make you laugh and forget your troubles. He will be dearly missed...

Lori Auterman

July 27, 2006

Dearest Brenda,

What can a mother say or do to protect, comfort, and take away the pain a daughter has after the loss of her father? I am so greatful that you and I were able to be with dad in his last hours. We loved and cried as we comforted him. We're both going to miss him alot. The joy of sharing the good ol' days had us all laughing. Are you up to a ride. . .I'll push, but make sure it's all up hill! You are so beautiful and courageous. There are few 25 year old women that would be able to handle all the confusion, responsibility, and stress of their dad's death. You have handled this with grace and dignity. I am so proud of you!!! I am thankful for your friends and co-workers who are there for you. I am thankful for the gift of your father, his loving, giving, and gentle manner. You will always be his little monster, petunia, munchkin, and Brenda Lee! He loved you so much and was so proud of you. From the minute he found out we were pregnant, through all of your youth, to the High Honors, ELCA Youth Board, Girl Scouts, College, college, and college, to your independence with a career of helping others and making a difference in their lives. Dad was surrounded with love from many families, friends and acquaintances. Everyone has a purpose as they pass into and out of each others life. Never miss an opportunity to say thank you, I love you, or share what's on your heart. Take all the blessings and all the love that everyone shares with you and let it be gently draped as a cape to comfort you as you grieve and heal. Remember the super heroes and the costumes as the cape floats and occasionally gets snapped in place. Sometimes you will need to be selfish and hold tightly to that cape and other times you will need to let it glide in the air and bring others into it to share the love. Let the laughter and spontaneity bring a smile to your face and warmth to your soul. I love you forever, Mom

Markelle Walbrun

July 25, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to Brenda. I just want her to know how wonderful her dad was--to everyone he knew. Mitch was always there when you needed him--no matter what. I could always count on him to be there for advice, a laugh, or even a shoulder to cry on whenever I needed him. He was a wonderful person and an even better friend. I will miss him terribly until I see him again.

Debbie Frisch

July 25, 2006

Mitch was my cousin. We spent a great deal of time together as kids. Our entire family, Aunts, Uncles and cousins have always been very close. Our cousins were our friends and family get togethers were always an important part of our lives. I have many fond memories of those times. Mitch and I were the same age, but he always made sure I didn’t forget that he was actually 6 months younger than me.

Although I live in Florida now and haven't spent much time with Mitch, we still had a bond. The last time he visited me here, we did a lot of reminiscing, I'm so glad we were able to do that.

I believe we all have a purpose on earth and God does not take us to our next life until those purposes are fulfilled. Mitch had a very positive influence on me and maybe that was one of his purposes. I don't know how many other lives he touched, but he certainly touched mine and has made a great deal of difference in my life. I've been blessed to have Mitch as my cousin and to be able to call him my friend too. He is spending time now with those other family members who have gone before him. I will miss him dearly. May God bless all of us who are grieving this loss.

Dawn Bergner

July 20, 2006

If anyone would ask me to describe Mitch in 3 words – I would give them a one word answer

IMPOSSIBLE

My brother is not someone who can be described that easily, just off the top of my head, I came up with well over a million words to describe my MAJPA- but I was able to narrow it down to a mere 30 (don’t count cuz I am sure I went over-but just a little)

So in 30 (or so) wonderful words, I will describe to you, my brother, Mitch Allen Joseph Patrick Auterman.

1. HONEST

2. COMPASSIONATE

3. HONORABLE

4. TRUTHFUL (you learned that if you asked Mitch for his opinion on something, you were not going to get a sugar coated reply- you got his opinion!)

5. GENTEL

6. FIESTY

7. GENEROUS

8. RESPONSIBLE (how many of you counted on Mitch to show up at your

9. place early on a Saturday morning to move you to a new location –you never had to wonder if he was going to show up! He was always there)

10. ARTISTIC

11. TEACHER

12. MORAL

13. UNDERSTANDING (except for the time I stabbed him in the back with a fork, and he chased me around the house until I ran into the bathroom and was locked in there for 4 hours until my mom got home-he didn’t really care too much about me at that time)

14. FAIR

15. KIND HEARTED

16. WISE

17. NURTURING

18. FANTASTIC SON

19. GOOD BROTHER

20. DANCER (nobody did the bump as good as he did)

21. A CRACK UP (have you ever attended one of his famous Halloween parties??)

22. MASTER OF CULINARY ARTS (out of this world guacamole & chili !)

23. CARING UNCLE

24. NOBEL

25. SPORTSMAN (I am sure anyone that may have called him on a Sunday during football season knows what I am talking about)

26. DOTTING FATHER

27. TRUSTED (Mitch took many of my inner most secrets with him-he never betrayed my trust in him)

28. STUBBORN (just try to get him to do something against his morals, I dare you)

29. HELPER (all you ever had to do was call him –he always made time for everyone who needed him)

30. GOOD HUGGER

31. LOVING

32. COMPROMISING

I am just so very honored to be able to label myself as Mitch’s sister.

Seeing this wonderful turn out to celebrate my brothers life tells me he touched many more lives than just mine.

When my brother made a promise-you knew he would keep it, I promise all of you today, to keep Mitch’s spirit alive in me for the rest of my days.

I will love you always Mitch,

Dawn Lynn

In Loving Memory of

Mitch Allen Auterman

June 6, 1957

July 8, 2006

Susie Matthews

July 19, 2006

What can we say about Mitch...he was truly a blessing to everyone he came into contact with. He was always there for whatever you needed, and he would bend over backwards to help a friend in need. I spent a lot of time with him during my summers home from college, and chickenfoot will never be the same again. I loved him like an uncle, and he will always hold a special place in my heart.

Brenda Auterman

July 19, 2006

I want to thank everyone that has read and posted in my father's guestbook. For those of you that do not feel comfortable calling me for information on the Celebration of Life the details are as follows.

When: Saturday July 29th 3pm to 9pm

Where: Konkel Park on 58th and Layton in Greenfield

FYI: It is a potluck, bring a dish to pass event. We will have access to a refrigerator and stove.

Grilling is allowed/encouraged as my father truly enjoyed grilling. If you do want to grill it would be helpful to bring your own meat, but I will also have some brats/italian sausages. We are also allowed to have beer/wine coolers at the park so feel free to bring that along also.

If any one has any questions please do not hesitate to call. Everyone is welcome to celebrate the life of Mitch. No one will be turned away.

Thanks to everyone for their words of encouragment and support in this difficult time.

Mitch's Little Monster

Dennis Hacker

July 17, 2006

Mitch was a good friend & workmate. We shared many a moment, good & not so good. As life went on we still managed to get together for our occasional cribbage match.He still owes me a phone call!! Hope to get together sometime in the near future to think,remember & celebrate Mitch & his life.

Dennis Hacker

Debbie Weiss

July 17, 2006

I was very sorry to hear about Mitch. He was good friend for over 20 years. If you ever needed help with anything, Mitch was there. You could always count on him for whatever you needed. I will miss him a lot.

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