William Taylor Mitchell, Jr.

November 9, 1956 - July 27, 2021

Bill Mitchell, 64, of Bay City, our friendly and most generous father, son, fiancé, brother, uncle, and most loyal friend was born into eternal life unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Bill was born in Bay City on November 9, 1956, the son of William Taylor Mitchell, Sr., and the former Donna Sullivan. He was a 1974 graduate of All Saints High School and attended Northwood University. While in high school, Bill met the former Mina Decuff. They were united in marriage on November 22, 1986 and shared 32 storybook years before Mina’s passing on December 26, 2018. Bill was a dedicated mechanic at Mitchell Motorcoach and proud member of the Mitchell Motorcoach Hockey Club, a sport he truly enjoyed. Bill also loved Indy racing and was an avid lover of music, especially classic rock and the blues. His larger-than-life personality, along with his smile that would light up the entire room will forever be missed for years to come. To carry on his legacy, Bill leaves behind his son, William “Billy” Mitchell (Tammy Walker); mother, Donna Weiler; fiancée, Mary West; siblings, Michael Mitchell (Cindy Eigner), John (Laura) Weiler, Patti Ouellette (Tony LaCross), Peggy Mitchell, Julie Dolan, Jennifer Weiler, Richard (Julie) Colpean, Charles Colpean, Paul Colpean, Andrew Colpean, Marcia (Jessie) Inman, and Cheryl (David) Whitfield; step-mother, Carol Mitchell; in-laws, Sheila (Roger) Bird and Ernie (Dorothy) Decuf, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his father, William Mitchell, Sr.; wife, Mina Mitchell; stepfather, Robert Weiler; sister, Jill (David) Beehler; and nephew, Collyn Weiler. Bill’s family will be present to receive visitors on Monday, August 2, 2021 from 1:00 PM until Bill’s 7:00 PM Funeral Ceremony at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., between Ridge & Center. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate with cremation to follow. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.