Don Mitchell 82, of St. Joseph passed away at 12:05 P.M. Friday June 13, 2025 at Accolade Healthcare, Savoy.
Don was born September 24, 1942 in Carthage, IL. The son of John and Laura Mitchell. He married Jenny Runner on November 22, 1964 in Blandinsville, IL. She survives.
He is also survived by his son Cory Mitchell of Thomasboro. Three grandchildren, Madison (Kolton) Kempling, Natalie Mitchell and Hayden Mitchell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Kenneth and Eugene (Bub). Four sisters Joan, Pat, Phyllis and Nancy.
Don was a 1960 graduate of Macomb High School. He worked as a Pipefitter and was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #149 for 55 years. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard.
Don served as a St. Joseph Little League Baseball Coach and on the board for many years. He was a member of the Champaign County Farm Bureau, Champaign County Livestock Committee, St. Joseph American Legion and as a Apprenticeship Instructor for Local #149.
Celebration of Life services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Thursday June 19, 2025 at Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph. David Barcus will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family ask that everyone wear their favorite Illini or sports team shirt or jersey. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Little League Baseball or Champaign County Junior Livestock Committee.
Freese FH 6/14/2025 https://www.freesefh.com/obituary/Don-Mitchell
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