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Gilbert Mitchell Obituary
Gilbert Edward "Gib" Mitchell, age 89, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Theda Clark Medical Center. He was born on July 18, 1925 in Neenah; son of the late Edward and Catherine Mitchell. He married Marilyn Gullickson on September 11, 1948. She preceded him in death on June 18, 1969. On March 14, 1970, he married Gloria Tessendorf.
Gib graduated from Neenah High School in 1943. He was proud to have graduated high school and become a fighter pilot the same year at the age of 17. He honorably served his country with the U.S. Army Air Corps as a fighter pilot and flight instructor during WWII. Gib worked for the Neenah Foundry for 38 years, retiring as the Pattern Shop Supervisor. He was a charter member of St. Mark's Ev. Lutheran Church and a founding member of the Fox Valley Muzzleloader Club. Gib was also a member of EAA, a 50 year member of the American Legion and a member of the Quarter Century Club of the Neenah Foundry. He was the 1971 Wisconsin State Champion in marksmanship with the pistol muzzleloader. Woodworking was his passion; he enjoyed building model airplanes, guns and muzzleloaders and also taught night school woodworking and drafting at the vocational college in Neenah.
He was a wonderful, caring husband, father and will be deeply missed by his wife, Gloria Mitchell, Neenah; son, Mark (Faye) Mitchell, Neenah; daughter, Carla Young, Neenah; grandson, Scott Mitchell, Kiel and by numerous nieces and nephews and many good friends. Gib was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marilyn; sisters: Mary Ann Smith, Elizabeth Clough, Margaret Bartel and a half-sister, Helen.
A Funeral Service for Gib will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark's Ev. Lutheran Church, 140 S. Green Bay Rd., Neenah. The Rev. Jon Gallatin will officiate. Family and friends may visit at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home on Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and again on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Full military honors will follow the service at the church. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah.
Westgor Funeral Home
205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah 722-7151
online condolences:
www.westgorfuneralhomes.com
Gib's family would like to especially thank the wonderful doctors and nurses at Theda Clark's ICU for their compassionate care.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gilbert Mitchell
Lynn Clough
January 22, 2020
Our deepest sympathies.
Lynn & Barbara Clough
William Skora
April 11, 2015
I only just read with sadness of the passing of Mr. Mitchell, that is how I always addressed him. My parents were quite fond of him and in my youth I enjoyed hearing what he had to say about airplanes and muzzle loaders. A true gentleman.
joan Debroka
February 2, 2015
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Deb & Todd Hofer
January 31, 2015
The Gib Mitchell Family.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Gib was truly a special man that always loved life and visiting with everyone! Cherish all the wonderful memories you have of him!You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
January 31, 2015
MARK SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD HE WAS A GREAT AND TALENTED GUY
KARL KRAUSE
Don & Gwen Schwandt
January 31, 2015
To Gibby's family, our sympathy to you in the loss of your Dad. We knew Gibby through the Fox Valley Muzzle Loaders Club. Deer hunting out at the Club, social events and gun shows were times spent together. He was such a gentleman and his craftsmanship in anything he made was A+ always. His contributions to the Club were many, He will be missed. Don & Gwen Schwandt
January 30, 2015
To my Wonderful Father may God hold you in his arms and give you peace you were the Greatest Dad , Mark and I were very Blessed to have you as our Father rest in peace with Mom until we met again I Love You Dad. Carla
Tim Young
January 30, 2015
Mark,Carla, and all of Gib's family.
My condolences to you all. I have very fond childhood memories of playing with Mark's trains that your father built for you. He was a great family man and a father figure to me as well. I will always cherish those memories from my childhood.
Janes "Pete" Keating
January 29, 2015
To Gib Mitchell's family -
My condolences to you on the passing of a wonderful person, Gibby Mitchell. We were friends and long time lifers at Neenah Foundry. His skills speak for themselves, but I speak for him as a hardworking 100% dedicated man of the Greatest Generation. God be with you, Gib - - -
Pete
(Sorry I'm In California right now and cannoyyattend the services Saturday)
Lynn & Babs Clough
January 29, 2015
Lynn and I were saddened to hear of Uncle Gibby's passing. So happy we were able to see and spend time with him at the reunion. He was a lovely man.
Lori Laubach Hedinger
January 29, 2015
Dear Family,
Deepest sympathy to your family today. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Love,
Lori Laubach Hedinger
Jim Schnetzer
January 29, 2015
Mark, I was so sorry to read about your dads passing. He was such a nice man !
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