Joseph Ray Mielotz Jr.

Joseph “Joey” Mielotz, known to many as “Pop,” found peace surrounded by his loving family in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, at his residence in Port Washington.  He was 86 years old.

 Joey was born in Milwaukee on Nov. 15, 1933, the son of Joseph Mielotz Sr. and Bessie Silva Mielotz.  

After graduation he served his country honorably in the U.S. Army.  

On Feb. 14, 1974, he married Nancy Timmons in Cedarburg.  

Pop worked as a steel rule die maker for his entire career, retiring in 1998.  

Pop lived for his family: his wife Nancy; his three children, sons Jeff and Greg Miller and daughter Melissa (Eric Johnston) Mielotz; and his three cherished grandsons, Christopher Miller and Killian Joseph Ray Mielotz and Kash Mielotz.  

He is further survived by his dog Bitsy, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.  

He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.

Joey was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton and enjoyed traveling, jazz music, cooking Italian and doing yard work.  

In accordance with Joey’s wishes, private family services will be held.  

Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington, is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.

The Mielotz family wishes to thank the employees of Aurora At Home Hospice for all of their care and compassion.