Edward Mitrisin, 94, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Northern Mahaska Nursing and Rehab. Center in Oskaloosa. He was born May 25, 1932, in Oskaloosa the son of John and Mary Hreha Mitrisin. He attended country school in rural Mahaska County. On May 31, 1952, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Tucker at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oskaloosa. In 1951, Ed went to work at Ideal Manufacturing in Oskaloosa as a punch press operator in the punch press department. Ideal was purchased by Superior Ideal and in 1990, they moved to plant to Memphis, Arkansas. Ed “semi-retired” from his supervisor position after 39 years with the company. He then took a part-time job with the Oskaloosa Community School District as a substitute custodian and maintenance man. In the summer months when the school was quiet; he worked as a painter for the district. Ed was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oskaloosa. He was an avid hunter and loved fishing. He enjoyed helping his children and grandchildren with projects. He delighted in spending time with his family. He was a talented woodworker and liked to do projects around the house.
His family includes his daughter-in-law, Julie Mitrisin of Oskaloosa; son-in-law, Larry Van Rossum of Oskaloosa; four grandchildren, Jodi (Jason) Haines, Amanda (Brian) Lemke, Ryan Van Rossum, and Sara (Jim) Boender; seven great grandchildren, Maddie Haines, Izzy Haines, Aubrey Boender, Kayne Boender, Xavier Lemke, Andrew Huffman, and Kennick Miller; two sisters-in-law, Halene Mitrisin of Albia and Arlene Wiedmann of Oskaloosa; and many nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Marjorie Mitrisin; his daughter, Sharon Van Rossum; his son, Mark Mitrisin; a great grandson, Samuel Boender; four brothers, John Mitrisin, Robert Mitrisin, Max Mitrisin, and Larry Mitrisin; three sisters, Mary Magdeline “Babe” Wolfe, Martha “Marty” McVey, and Rosanne Leydens.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oskaloosa with Reverend Joseph Phung officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Oskaloosa. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will begin on Friday, October 23, 2026, after 11:00 a.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa. The family will be at the funeral chapel to greet friends and relatives from 5-7 and invite those that would like to pray the Rosary with them at 7:00 Friday evening. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oskaloosa.
