| Graduation Year | Class of 1956 |
| Date of Passing | Jul 17, 2017 |
| About | COLUMBUS: Donald I. Mitchell, known best as Tod, passed away July 17, 2017. Tod was born in Zanesville, Ohio on October 10, 1938, to Robert and Georgia (Barr) Mitchell. A 1956 graduate of Zanesville High School, he married Rosemary Nelson on October 14, 1961. He served in the United States Air Force, stationed in Hawaii. Tod was retired from the glass industry, having worked at Hazel-Atlas, Brockway and Anchor Glass as a mould engineer. Tod loved his dogs (23 throughout his life), cooking, music, and his only granddaughter, Emily. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary. He was also preceded in death by a son, Todd Robert Mitchell, his parents, and recently his faithful canine companion, Quincy. He is survived by his daughter, Malia (Doug) Schaefer and granddaughter Emily Schaefer of Cincinnati; brother Jeffrey "Rusty" (Sandy) Mitchell; nephew Brian (Cari) Mitchell and great-niece Serena; and several beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 12 at 3 p.m. at Bridgetown Church of Christ, 3854 Race Road, Cincinnati. |
