Larry D. Mitchell

1940 - 2022

Larry D. Mitchell

March 21, 1940 - September 21, 2022

Larry D. Mitchell, 82, of Lincoln, NE passed away on September 21, 2022. Larry was born to Harley and Phoebe Merle (Albro) Mitchell on March 21, 1940 in Lincoln, NE. He graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School, and Nebraska Wesleyan University where he was a member of the Zeta Psi fraternity. Larry met Phyllis Mills in her final year at Lincoln Southeast High School, and their first date was for her Senior Prom. Larry and Phyllis were married November 24, 1962, and have 2 children, Elizabeth and Daniel.

Larry worked in both public and private accounting throughout his entire career. In 1981, Larry and Phyllis relocated to Broken Bow, NE where they purchased and operated the Wm Penn Lodge Motel for several years before moving back to Lincoln. Larry was a very active participant in many community business groups, multiple charities, and organizations throughout the years. Some of which include the Custer County Tourism Council, Lincoln Jaycees, and Junior Achievement.

Larry was a member of Cathedral of the Risen Christ Catholic Church. He enjoyed many activities such as the University of Nebraska Football and Women's Basketball programs, family vacations, high school events for his children and granddaughter. He enjoyed taking bus tours with Phyllis and traveling to visit family and friends. Larry also loved to spend time with his Grand dog, Rigby.

Larry is survived by his wife Phyllis (Mills) Mitchell of Lincoln, Daughter Elizabeth Mitchell Lincoln, Son Daniel Mitchell Lincoln, Granddaughter Haylee Mitchell, Sister-in-law Shirley Kottwitz (Steve), and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Harley and Merle, Brother Merlin Mitchell, Sister-in-law Myrna Mitchell, Brother-in-law Richard Mills, Sister-in-law Carol Mills.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022, family will be receiving guests from 12:00 to 4:00pm at Butherus Maser & Love. Funeral Service will be held on Monday October 3, 2022 at Butherus Maser & Love at 9:30am. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for later designation. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to www.bmlfh.com