Business owner, Livingston firefighter; he was so proud ofhis family and he lived a good life!
Herbert J. Mitschele Jr., 91, of Sunrise of Basking Ridge, NJ, formerly ofFar Hills, NJ, died suddenly and peacefully in his home, next to his wife, on Friday, December 11, 2020.
Herbert grew up in Livingston, NJ. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Joyce (Weber) Mitschele; his brother, Lyle Mitschele; his sisters-in-law, Helene McGovern and Betty Weber; his children, Clinton Mitschele and his partner, Sheryl; Cheryl Eichmann and her husband, Paul; Louis Mitschele and his wife, Carol; Patricia Beaumont and her husband, Paul; and Lisa Campbell and her husband, Edward; and 33 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughters, Virginia Mitschele and Mary Evans, his sons, Herbert J. Mitschele III and Michael Mitschele, and his great-grandchild, Caleb Joseph.
He graduated from West Orange High School and then from Fordham University with a BA degree in Business.
As a young man he worked on a farm in Union, NJ, with his father. He then worked with his father and brothers in the family business H.J. Mitschele and Sons Custom Builders. Herb was a volunteer fireman in Livingston for 20+ years, a member of the Knights of Columbus and Livingston Elks Club. He went on to own Baer Concrete Co. in Roseland, from which he retired. During his ownership, in February of 1979, he was buried alive for four hours in 5° weather under 12 feet of gravel in a stone hopper and survived. Countless people aided in his rescue and were honored for their efforts. It was a miracle.
His generosity over his lifetime touched many. He was known to talk about his beautiful bride, “my princess,” his children, many grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren to anyone who would listen. He was so proud of his family, and his family meant the world to him. He lived a good life!
Visitation will be held at Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home, 101 So. Finley Ave., Basking Ridge, on Thursday, December 17, 2020, from 3 to 6 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, December 18, 2020, at 10 a.m. at St. James Church, 184 So. Finley Ave., Basking Ridge. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his honor to his greatgrandson’s charity, Pennies From Heaven— Calebs ‘ Foundation. Donations can be sent to 104 Tinkwig Ct. Hawley, PA ...
