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ROBERT MITCHELL Obituary
94, of Springfield, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, in Hearth and Home Harding Road. He was born January 19, 1928, in South Solon, Ohio, the son of Roscoe and Naomi (Coss) Mitchell. Robert had worked as a purchaser for DESC (Defense Electronic Supply Center) retiring in 1987. He was an avid sports enthusiast both playing and refereeing for decades. Most notably he won 2 gold medals in softball in the Senior Olympics and was later inducted into the Ohio Senior Olympic Hall of Fame. Robert served in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1948. Survivors include his four children and spouses, Bruce and Connie Mitchell, Janice Stilwell, Richard Mitchell and Joanne and Mike Beers; ten grandchildren, Chris, Robbie, Joe, Casie, Blake, Cassidy, Kally, Bryn, Kendrea and Kelsey; 19 great-grandchildren, Jasiah, Claire, Laina, Robbie, Patrick, Jasper, James, Elsie, Lila, Andi, Cash, Piper, Emmerson, Jackson, Grayson, Hunter, Mitchell, Parker and Palmer and one sister, Marianne Szempruch. He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanne in 2010; a son, Robert and three siblings, Joyce, Jim and Joe. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff and Hearth and Home Harding Road. Due to Covid, Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by CONROY FUNERAL HOME.
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Brian Park
February 2, 2022
As Veteran! Thank you!! I know you didn´t get that when you got home!!! I always loved sitting on the porch with you and Gene drinking root beers...
Teresa (Mitchell) Park
January 31, 2022
Our deepest sympathies go out to my uncle he was a really good man Always had a hug and a kiss waiting You will be sadly missed condolence to the family you're in our thoughts and prayers from your loving niece is never be forgotten
Amy Copeland Eimer
January 30, 2022
A Springfield legend! Mr Mitchell was the youngest old athlete I have ever known! My heartfelt condolences to his loving family.
Durinda Gueth Au
January 30, 2022
Mom and Pop Mitchell were wonderful folks. I remember Pop´s smile and his laugh. He was a sweet person. They both were. Many good memories of them. Heaven just gained another angel.
Ann (Bolen) Watson
January 30, 2022
Bruce and Connie: I never had the pleasure of meeting your Dad, Bruce. Just enjoyed the many stories Connie shared about him
My heart breaks for you and Connie, the loss of a parent is one of the most painful things in life. Hold your many memories close.
All our love and prayers, especially today and in the coming days.
Love you both.
Ann (and Roger) Watson
Ann (Bolen) Watson
January 30, 2022
Bruce and Connie: I never had the pleasure of meeting your Dad. Bruce.
Just enjoyed the many stories that Connie shared about him
My heart is broken for you, Connie and all of your family - to loose your parent is one of the most painful parts of life.
Hold your memories close.
Love and prayers to you and Connie, more today than ever.
Ann (and Roger)
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