Walter Fraser Mitchell passed away Monday January 5th, 2009 at the age of 76 in Decatur, Georgia. He was born November 23, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of Fraser and Jean Mitchell. Walter served with the US Army before attending school at the University of Florida. He graduated with a Masters in Engineering and eventually moved to Chesterton, Indiana to raise a family. He is survived by his daughter, Heidi Mitchell, and his son, Andrew Mitchell. Walter worked for US Steel, was the owner and operator of Midland Imports Foreign Car Dealership, and was later a Picture Framer at the Freight Station Co., owned with his wife, Mimi Mitchell. In retirement, he traveled in his RV and saw many parts of the US and Canada volunteering at National Parks with the US Army Corps of Engineers. He was passionate about English bull dogs, especially his previous traveling buddy, Winston. His last two years were spent in Atlanta, Georgia where his survived children live. Cremation will be handled by A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home. A private family service will be held at a later date. A. S. Turner & Sons
