Patrick H. "Ricky" Mitschke

Patrick Henry “Ricky” Mitschke, 70, of Splendora passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 in Kingwood, Texas. He was born March 17, 1944 in Houston, Texas to parents Arnold Oswald “Tony” Mitschke and Violet “Mae” Redwine Mitschke and had been a lifelong resident of Splendora and was a brick mason. Ricky served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, being with his family and classic autos. Services for Ricky will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Gary Shiflet officiating. Visitation will be Friday, July 4, 2014 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens. Mr. Mitschke was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Tony Lyn Mitschke. He is survived by his wife of 53 years: Judy Ann Swarthout Mitschke of Splendora; his son: Douglas Mitschke of Splendora; his daughter: Connie Tyler of Splendora; three sisters: Antoinette Matthews and husband Elster “Bubba” of Splendora, Deborah Richardson and husband Bobby of Splendora, Denise Dean and husband Kenneth of Splendora; six grandchildren: Patrick Tyler, Sarah Tyler, Brian Mitschke, Heaven Mitschke, Derek Mitschke, and Madison Mitschke; great-grandchild: Carson Rauch and one on the way; his pet: Tippy; numerous other relatives and friends.