Mitchell J. Babic

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Mitchell J. Babic, 97, of Superior, formerly of Mercer, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab.

Mitchell was born Feb. 15, 1918, in Sandrock, the son of Narrie and Michael Babic.

He married the former Jean M. McFarlin in 1945 and they celebrated 39 years of marriage until her death in 1984.

Mitch enjoyed doing many things in life. He was a fishing guide and a trapper. He was a caretaker and did remodeling jobs. He also loved photography.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife; five brothers, Marvin, George, Vanard, Jack and Gilbert; and four sisters, Clara Allen, Alice Watts, Eva Fosdick and baby sister, Maimie Babic.

Mitch is survived by his children, Michele (Michael) De Smet, of Superior, and Kirk Babic, of Superior; two sisters, Marie (Don) Kessler and Thelma Pemble, both of Mercer; a brother, Norman Babic, of Mercer; and a sister-in-law, Carol Babic, of Mercer; and many nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held.

Mitch's family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Villa Marina Rehab in Superior for their care and consideration of Mitch the last few years. Villa had become his home and the staff his extended family.

Downs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences, please visit downsfh.com.