Robert Allen Mitchell

Nov. 7, 1940 – Feb. 1, 2022

Robert Allen Mitchell, 81, Ladoga, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was born on Nov. 7, 1940 in Crawfordsville to the late Jacob and Bertha Louise (Farrow) Mitchell.

Mr. Mitchell graduated from Ladoga High School with the class of 1958. On March 3, 1963 he married his wife of more than 58 years, Jerilyn (Allgood) Mitchell. She survives.

He was a farmer, enjoying farming for many years in Montgomery County. He also worked for Fleetwood in Crawfordsville, and the Montgomery County Highway Department. He enjoyed restoring Allis Chalmers Tractors, motorcycle riding, loving his animals and giving people a hard time. He will be greatly missed by so many. He was a member of Ladoga Lions Club, Hoosier Llama and Alpaca Association, as well as serving on the Board of Directors for Sycamore Girl Scouts, and the Farm Bureau Co Op in Crawfordsville.

Survivors include his wife, Jerilyn; daughters, Sherri (Jeff) Franssen, Pamela (Mark) Mitchell-Neff and Becky (Josh) Myles; grandchildren, Cole (Morgan) Goodman, Jacob and Lucas Franssen and Dalton Myles.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James (Kay) Mitchell; sister, Marilyn NewHouse; and brother-in-law, Dale NewHouse.

Memorials in his memory may be made to Ladoga Volunteer Fire Department, Montgomery County Animal Shelter or St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Envelopes will be provided at the graveside service.

A public graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 at Jamestown I.O.O.F Cemetery. Rev. William Pike will officiate. You are invited to visit www.serviesmorgan.com where you may share an online condolence or memory with the family. Servies & Morgan Funeral Home has been entrusted with his funeral arrangements.