Domingo "Mingo" Chavez

Domingo Chavez MT. PLEASANT – Domingo “Mingo” Chavez, 55, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 15th, 2016. Domingo was born in Racine on April 10th, 1960, the son of Paul and Elida (nee: Alvarez) Chavez. Domingo was a graduate of Washington Park High School “Class of 1978”. On March 12th, 1983 he was united in marriage to Vicki Beckett in Racine. Domingo worked for Oil Dri Corporation for over twenty years before moving on to J.I. Case Corporation and Sears. Domingo was especially proud to be a member of Teamsters Local 344 as a United Parcel Service worker. In 2007, Domingo obtained an associates degree followed by a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix. Domingo regularly attended Holy Communion Lutheran Church. Domingo was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and was a proud stockholder of the team. He enjoyed traveling with his family on trips to San Antonio, Texas and Green Bay, Wisconsin. Domingo was extremely athletic and enjoyed playing basketball and football with his children and grandchildren. Many would also describe Domingo as a jack-of-all-trades handyman having built his family home and repaired many cars in his garage. Domingo was also quite fond of his Mexican heritage and especially liked Tejano music. Domingo is survived by his wife of 32 years Vicki, daughter, Rachel Chavez, son Jeremy Chavez; grandchildren Juan Trujillo III, Selena and Nevaeh Trujillo. He is further survived by his mother Elida Chavez, brother Victor (Cindy) Chavez and sister SueAnn Chavez. He is further survived by other relatives and many, many dear friends. Domingo was preceded in death by his father, Paul Chavez. Visitation for Domingo will be held at Holy Communion Lutheran Church, 2001 W. Sixth Street, on Friday February 19th, 2016 from 3-7pm followed by a service with Pastors Mark Doidge and Laura Fladten officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Domingo in a special way may direct memorials to either the family or by making donations to the Cancer Society of America. The Chavez family takes this opportunity to publicly express sincere gratitude to Dr. Michael Mullane and staff members at Aurora Healthcare and many, many dear family and friends for their love and support during Domingo’s illness.

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Domingo "Mingo" Chavez

April 10, 1960 - February 15, 2016