Robert Allen Mitchell

Robert Allen Mitchell, 81, of 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.

Robert 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.

Robert 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.

He is survived by 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 Robert’s 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 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 Robert’s funeral arrangements.