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David Mitchell Obituary
RUSHVILLE, OH: A funeral service, celebrating the life of David Allen Mitchell, 52, of Rushville, will be held Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Millersport home of The HOSKINSON-SCHOEDINGER Funeral and Cremation Service, with his brothers, Pastors Tim and Doug Mitchell as officiants. Private family burial will follow the funeral services.
David died suddenly, Sunday, January 1, 2012 at his residence. He was born August 14, 1959, in Zanesville, the son of the late Harry and Alice (Ginn) Mitchell.
David was a graduate of Shenandoah H.S., class of 1977, and was a skilled diesel mechanic. Along with his wife and family, he owned and operated Enterprise Engine Performance in Thornville and Mitchell's Ranch, in Rushville, working with exotic animals, participating in many live nativity scenes and vacation bible schools. He was a member of the Otterbein U.M. Church.
He is survived by his loving family: his wife, Loretta; his children Jenn (Greg) Mitchell-Wertz of Bedford, Pa., Beck Mitchell, Bob Mitchell, both of Rushville, Harry David (Dalenna) Mitchell of Virginia Beach, Va.; granddaughter, Rylan Mitchell; his siblings Tim (Teresa) Mitchell of Bloomington, Il., Roger (Nancy) Mitchell of Cumberland, Doug (Gena) Mitchell of Elizabethtown, Ky., Tammy Mitchell of Byesville, and Brian (Tarah) Mitchell of Thornville; along with nieces, nephews and cousins.
His family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at the Millersport Home of The HOSKINSON-SCHOEDINGER Funeral and Cremation Service, 11544 Summerland Beach Rd (at St.Rt. 204) in Millersport. An on-line guest register is available at www.hoskinsonfuneral.com.
Memorials in his memory may be directed to "Water for Life", c/o Otterbein U.M. Church, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Hoskinson-Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for the Mitchell family.
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Josh Stoltz
January 7, 2012
Our sympathy goes out to your family. We pray for your comfort. If you need anything please call us. Josh, Shanon, Madelynn, and Grace
Mike Smith
January 5, 2012
Our hearts and sympathy go out to you and your family at this time in the loss of your loving husband,father and brother.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Smith, Melody and Melissa Tankovich
Heather Martin
January 4, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss.Our prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. Heather Martin and family, Holly and Jeff Ferguson
Jim Davis
January 4, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Your friends at Columbus Col-Weld will miss Dave's smile & laughter. May you find comfort in knowing others care.
Teresa Biggie
January 4, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the happy memories give you lots of joy.
Ed and Teresa Biggie and family
Lynn Householder
January 4, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you all. Lynn and Carolyn Householder
January 4, 2012
He was a great neighbor and a great guy all around. You will be in our prayers.
The Hughes Family
The Kopis Family
January 4, 2012
Our deepest condolences to your family. May the Lord give you peace.
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