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David C Mitchell

d. April 24, 2016

David C. Mitchell, 66, of Vermilion, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born April of 1950 in Sandusky and has been a life long Vermilion area resident. David worked as a welder before becoming the business manager for the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union #42. He served as the business manager for 25 years and then worked 5 years as a Union Organizer with the Ohio State Association. After retiring, David continued to work teaching welding at Terra State Community College where he referred to himself as a world class welder. He was a member of the Vermilion Port Authority and past president, he served as a union official on the Welding Examining Board and was also the Chairman of the Health and Welfare Fund for the Union. David was know as a jack of all trades with a special interest in woodworking. He also loved to travel (within the states and internationally). He was a gourmet cook, taking many classes at the Laurel Run Cooking School. He especially loved spending time with friends and family; hosting many gatherings at his home. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathy (nee Ziemke) Mitchell of Vermilion; mother, Eloise (nee Weyer) Mitchell of Milan; son, Matt (Teresa) Mitchell of Nova; daughter, Jennifer (fiancé, Michael Kaffel) Mitchell of Rocky River, brother, Edward (Sherry Rogers) Mitchell of Monroeville, sisters, Gail (Lou) Lannum of Bay Village and Nancy Chalmers of Kalispell, MT; mother and father in-law, Ed and Eileen Ziemke of Vermilion, and brother in-law, Mike (Michele) Ziemke of Huron. He was preceded in death by his father, Clinton H Mitchell in 2004. Friends may call Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, OH 44089 where there will be a short prayer service at 4:00 pm. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Vermilion Port Authority, Water Tower Fund, 777 West River Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.

Prayer Service

April 28, 2016 4:00 PM Riddle Funeral Home 5345 South Street Vermilion, OH 44089

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April 28, 2016 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Riddle Funeral Home 5345 South Street Vermilion , OH 44089
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