Jerry Mistrata Obituary

Mistrata, Jerry 75, longtime Lake Geneva area resident, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014. Jerry was born in Chicago, IL on July 21, 1939 to Jerry and Ann Mistrata (nee Jerele). He married Donna Sourek on August 20, 1960 in Northlake, IL. Jerry was the proud father of Joseph (Donna), Mike, and Dina Sakowski (Bob). He enjoyed the activities of his grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Julia, Danny and Hayley. Through the years he attended many of their baseball-softball games and concerts. Jerry leaves behind a sister, Rose Dillon and brother Tom. Proud uncle to many nieces and nephews. A former resident of Melrose Park, IL, Jerry operated a service station at North Ave. and 5th Ave in Melrose park for over 30 years until his retirement. Jerry was an active member of St. Benedict's Church in Fontana, WI for many years and had a passion to serve. His favorite activity was to participate in the annual fish fry. Jerry loved feeding the birds in his yard and was passionate about having a great vegetable garden every year. Services will be held at St. Benedict's Church, 137 Dewey Ave., Fontana, WI 53125 on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Burial service to follow at Roselawn Memory Gardens, N3045 State Road 67, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. Visitation from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2014 and 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 on Friday, August 15, 2014 Toynton Funeral Home, 328 Kenosha Street, Walworth, WI 53184.