Emmett Mitchell

Emmett Mitchell 96

September 1, 1924- October 16, 2020

Emmett passed away at 96 years old due to COVID-19. Born to Clyde and Nellie Mitchell in McArthur, Ohio. He was the last survivor of his eight brothers and sisters. He started working at a young age and entered the army at 18 years old. He served in the army in World War II. While serving he became a prisoner of war. He received multiple medals and awards and was discharged with honor. He was a lifelong proud member of the American Legion.

After his military service he worked many jobs, including in the mines of Butte Montana, driving the city bus, and as a contractor. He married Helen Marie Malensek, in 1943, from that union came two daughters Helen Marie and Mary Ann. His life in Montana included hunting for the biggest elk, catching the biggest fish, and playing poker looking for that royal flush. He had a kindness for animals and had many pets throughout his life. Helen preceded him in death in 1966. He then returned to Ohio and started multiple construction businesses. He married Marge Mitchell and she proceeded him in death. His last three years were spent in Butte, Montana at Big Sky Senior Living, where he formed many friendships.

September 2020, he was determined to leave Butte to return to McArthur, Ohio. During this time, he contracted COVID-19 and was hospitalized in Jackson, Ohio for 10 days before passing. He is preceded in death by his first wife Helen, second wife Marge, his parents, 8 brothers and sisters, his great granddaughters Rebecca Ann Putnam, and Berkley Shea Ann Booth.

He is survived by his daughter Helen McEwen and Mick Bury, Mary Ann and Dan Shea, grandchildren Lori Putnam, Jody and Darci McEwen, Heather (Rob) Carlson, Shawn Zahn, Amanda (Todd) Booth.
Great grandchildren Erna (JP) Gallagher, Kyara Kuizenga, Tony, Brady, and Rebbecca McEwen, Kambrea West, Kaden and Kassidy Carlson, Brenner and Branley Booth. Great great grandchildren Cohwen, Camden, and Sophia Houchin, Nevaeh and Stella McEwen.

He had a large family in Butte and numerous nieces and nephews in Ohio and Indiana. Special thanks to his niece Jeanie Haddix. Also, thank you to the staff on the Covid floor at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson, Ohio and to Caring Comfort Heart & Hands, they treated him with respect and dignity until his passing.

Thank you to Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur, for arranging his final services.

The graveside burial date and time will be announced at a later date.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com