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Don Mutch Obituary
Don Mutch, 68, of Moline, passed away August 11th, 2023 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL after a sudden critical illness. He was loved by many and will be missed greatly.
Don was born to Robert and Lorna Mutch on July 11, 1955 in Madison, WI. He graduated from Madison East High School and went on to play basketball and golf at University of Wisconsin Platteville. He then married Joann (Younkin) in 1985. She survives.
Don worked in the safety field most of his life including the Safety Supervisor at Freeman surface coal mine in Industry, IL and safety trainer of the trade workers at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. He also worked at the YMCA in Canton and Macomb where he worked with youth activity programs.
Don had an exceptional love for his family. His children and grandchildren were very important to him. “Papa” lit up whenever his three grandsons were around. He especially loved giving the boys a ride on his John Deere mower.
He also had a strong love for sports both playing and watching. Growing up in Wisconsin, he was raised a Packers and Badgers fan and continued to cheer for them avidly. He also loved playing golf, especially with his son.
He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Joann, his children, Michelle (Philip) Moe of Geneseo and Eric (Kelly) Mutch of Elmhurst. Don has 3 grandchildren with one on the way— Callen and Beckett Moe & Jackson and Baby Girl Mutch. He is also survived by his mother, Lorna of Madison, WI and 3 siblings, Doug Mutch of Madison, WI; Jannel (Bruce) Shillinglaw of Madison, WI; Julie (Bill) Newman of DeForest, WI & 2 brother in laws Alan (Michael Schlep) Younkin of Allentown, PA& Doug (Martha) Younkin of Union, MO.
Services will be held on August 19, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church at 2136 Brady Street Davenport, IA. Visitation will begin at 9:30am with the funeral service at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to GLASA (Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association) https://glasa.org/donate/.
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Randy / Jaclyn Walker
February 26, 2024
Sending our sympathies to the Mutch family. Our fun childhood memories will remain with us forever. RIP Don Randy Walker (Neighbor) Jaclyn (Johnson) Walker (Classmate)
Bev Armstrong
August 24, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to Joann and family,
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Tim and Kelly Fitzgerald
August 23, 2023
We are very sorry to hear about Don passing away. We remember him as a kind person, always ready with a story. Faith was important to him and he was willing to share that with others. Our condolences to the Mutch family.
Chris Fitzgerald
August 23, 2023
I´ll always remember Mr. Mutch as a very kind person. I have fond memories of him attending our high school golf meets cheering on the team and giving words of encouragement. My condolences to the Mutch family.
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Lois Sliter
August 20, 2023
I went to East with Don and he was known for being one of the genuinely nicest guys at school. Don always had a smile (sometimes very goofy) and a kind word for everyone. He loved to laugh and make people laugh.My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Debbie (Dutcher) Fritter
August 20, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was AA great ball player for the Purgolders and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Stan Allbaugh
August 20, 2023
I am so sad to see of Don´s passing! We just celebrated Madison East´s 50th High School class reunion on August 18th & 19th and I was looking forward to seeing my dear friend! We went through the 13 years of elementary, middle & high school together. My sincerest condolences on his passing and the loss of a great guy!
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