Beverly G. Mitchell

Beverly G. (Linden) Mitchell, age 85 of Amery, WI,  passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her home,  surrounded by her loving family, following a very brief battle with cancer.  

Beverly Gladys Mitchell was “older than dirt” born on March 14, 1933  in Clear Lake, WI , the daughter of  John Clarence & Mildred (Brandt) Linden.   She grew up in Clear Lake, was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1951.    Bev was married to Ramon “Bud” Mitchell on  June 7, 1952  at  Grace Lutheran Church in Clear Lake and lived for a short time in St. Paul, MN.    They moved back to Clear Lake and together raised 3 children, Craig, Timothy & Kim.   In addition to being a homemaker, over the years Bev worked as the treasurer for the Village of Clear Lake and as a secretary for over 20 years for the Clear Lake School District.  She was a life time member of Grace Lutheran Church and was active in the ladies aid.  Bev was a charter member of the VFW in Clear Lake and lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. In her spare time, she enjoyed camping, traveling, attending events, plays, dancing and playing cards.   Bev loved to socialize and visit with her family and many friends.  She was also a very active fitness member of her elder community, receiving the “All Star Silver Sneakers” award.   Bev was especially known for summarizing her outlook on life by the saying, “It is what it is.”

Bev is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon “Bud” Mitchell;  parents, John & Mildred Linden;
brother, Leon (Marion) Linden; sisters, Lucinda (Henry) Klawitter & Betty (Melvin) Milius;  
in-laws, John & Gladys Mitchell, Betty Rosengren,  Harlan Mumm & K. Fred Albrecht .  

Survived by
Sons & Daughter
Craig (Rita) Mitchell  –  Englewood, FL & Balsam Lake, WI
Tim (Colleen) Mitchell  –  New Richmond, WI
Kim (Mark) Halverson – Coon Rapids, MN

7 Grandchildren
Nathan (Julie) Mitchell  –  New Richmond, WI
Josh (Roula) Mitchell  –  Somerset, WI
Bethany (Casey) Hahn  –  Somerset, WI
Leah Halverson  –  Maple Grove, MN
Luke Mitchell (Lacey Seman)  –  New Richmond, WI
Christine Halverson  –   Elk River, MN
Jason (Emily) Mitchell   –   Amery, WI

11 Great-Grandchildren
Emery, Elsie & Iyla Mitchell;  Austin & Linnea Mitchell;  Sydney, Mason & Nola Hahn
Kaiya Mitchell, Cecilia & Jordy Mitchell

Sisters
Mary L. Mumm  –  Clayton, WI    &    Geraldine Albrecht  –  Rice Lake, WI

Many Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends

Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday May 30, 2018, 11 A.M at Grace Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI with a lunch to follow.  There will be a visitation on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake from 5 - 8 pm and one hour prior to the  service on Wednesday at Grace Church.      Pastor Ellery Groth will be conducting the service with Judy Weber the music.  Special Honors will be conducted at the  visitation by the Clear Lake VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.  

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