Born July 30, 1943 in Lebanon, IL, Lou worked for United Telephone, which became Sprint, for 30 years before retiring and becoming a ranger at Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club. Lou ended his career in transportation at Cypress Cove. He was an avid golfer and an original member at Coral Oaks Golf Course. Whether at work or on the golf course, Lou was loved and made many lifelong friends.
Lou is survived by his beloved wife of 15 years, Mary; daughter Tiffany Green and her family as well as step-daughters Marisa Hoover Smith and family, Katyna Hoover and family, and JoEla Ramjit and family.
He was preceded in death by his mother Virginia and father Russell.
The Memorial Service held at Horizon Village Clubhouse at 9200 Littleton Road, North Fort Myers, FL on Sunday, May 17th at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in the name of Louis R. Mitchell to the American Cancer Society.