Photo courtesy of Finch Funeral Home - DeKalb
DE KALB, Illinois
May 29, 1949 – May 20, 2021 (Age 71)
Robert A. Mitchell II
Robert A. Mitchell II 71, of DeKalb died Thursday May 20, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN. He was born May 29, 1949 in Pitcairn, PA and was the son of Robert A. and Donna M. (Myers) Mitchell.
Robert graduated from Gateway Senior High School in Monroeville, PA in 1967. He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He worked at Nestle from 1995 until retiring in 2007. He married Linda Marlowe on January 25, 1979 in Erie, PA, she preceded him in death on June 4, 2009.
Robert was a member of the DeKalb V.F.W. #2287 and was an avid Steelers fan and an avid golfer. He loved spending time with his family, especially Sunday family dinners followed with his chocolate shakes with his son Justin.
Survivors include; three sons; Marc (Kate) Mitchell of CA, Justin Mitchell of Sycamore, and Rob (Kim) Mitchell of DeKalb and he was a father figure and special friend to Alex Charter of DeKalb. Grandchildren; Eric and Andrew Mitchell and Anastasia and Ariya Michell. Brother; John (Karen) Mitchell of CA and sister Janet (Arnold) Hendricks of Millford, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Linda.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 1:00pm at Finch Funeral Home with Pastor Janet Hunt officiating. Burial will be immediately following the service at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb with full military honors by the American Legion Post #66. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 11:00am until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.
Read MoreBob was one of the finest people I've ever known worked with him during his time with Sherwin-Williams I was one of the drivers he was not only a good supervisor he was a very good friend like I said one of the finest people I've ever known and I mean that sincerely I'm so sorry lost contact with him I do miss the times when we work together
Andrew Taylor
March 06, 2025 | Fernley, NV | Friend
I started searching for Bob a month ago I'm so terribly disappointed to see that he has passed away I worked with him at Sherwin-Williams in Sparks Nevada for 15 years and he's one of the finest people I've ever met I sure do miss him wish I could talk to him he was a treasure to know kind caring man that I know will be missed by many
Andrew Taylor
January 15, 2025 | Fernley, NV | Friend
Bob was my high school sweetheart . Oh the plans we made but life interfered . we reconnected at our 45th reunion and it was like 1967 again. We were so lucky to both have families we loved very much and could tell each other about them with such kindness in our hearts. I saw Bob again at the Vietnam Memorial dedication in Pitcairn. It was a difficult day for him and I was honored to be with him. The memory of Bob and that day is emblazoned on my heart. To Bobs family he loved you all...
Marti Wilkinson
October 22, 2021 | Monroeville, PA | Classmate
I worked with Bob for 20 years from Sherwin Williams to Nestle until his retirement. He was a great friend and mentor. He will be greatly missed.
Greg Adams
May 25, 2021 | Work
Mitch is going to be deeply missed. It was a great pleasure getting to know him and learning from his experiences. I hope there is a nice sports car waiting for him in Heavenrest in peace my friend.
Scott Johnsen
May 25, 2021 | Sugar Grove, IL | Friend
Bob was a wonderful gentleman, kind, generous and compassionate man. I will forever love him for all his loving ways and miss him into eternity. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time.
Linda Grasso
May 24, 2021 | Chicago, IL | Friend