John "Jack" Mittig

January 5, 1940 - December 17, 2020

John "Jack" Mittig, age 80, of Flat Rock, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton, Michigan. Born on January 5, 1940 in Dearborn, Michigan, he was the son of Arnold and Eileen (White) Mittig. On July 10, 1965 he married Patricia Hawkins in Dearborn, Michigan. Jack, known to all as "Jack, The Balloon Man" was always around town, whether it be at a community event or working as a crossing guard. You couldn't miss him in his balloon top hat! He put many smiles on the faces of the young and old alike in this town. He was a member of Flat Rock Elks Lodge 1731. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Patricia. He is survived by his, brother, Tom Mittig; son, Patrick John (Janie Kalash-Mittig) Mittig and 2 grandchildren Joyanne and Jaylynn. There will not be any services held at this time. Cremation will take place.