David C Mitchell

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.