George Richard Mitchell

George Richard MITCHELL, age 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana died on Monday, May 23, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Ironton, Ohio, George was the oldest son of George and Juanita (Brunty) Mitchell. George was a graduate of Ironton High School in 1957, and immediately joined the US Navy, thereafter. He served on the USS Stribling (DD867) Destroyer until 1960. In the fall of that same year, he moved to Fort Wayne, in search of employment. It was there, that George met his wife of 61 years, Linda L. Beezley. George retired from General Electric in December of 1997.

Surviving George is his wife, Linda; four sons :George "Rick" (Dawn) of Grover Hill, Ohio, David (Michele) of Saint Joe, Indiana, Rodney (Tara), and Jon, all of Fort Wayne. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren; three brothers: Michael, Larry, and Phillip (Linda); three sisters: Suzanne Estes, Janet Gillespie and Vicky Mitchell; several nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by both parents; son, Steven; granddaughter, April; great-granddaughter, Molly Dickerhoff; sister, Linda Pelz.

The family is following George's wishes and will not be having a service, at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held later, at a determined date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AdvantageHighlandPark.com for the MITCHELL family.