Duane Y. Mitchell, 79, of West Liberty, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at Logan Acres Care Center.
He was born in Champaign County, on April 10, 1937, to the late D. Walter and Bertha Russell Mitchell.
He is survived by a sister, Sharon Cooper of Troy; nephew, David Cooper; niece, Karen (Dan) Rittenhouse; and great-nieces, Taylor and Megan Rittenhouse.
Duane was a machinist at Liberty Machines and worked at the Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty.
Duane was a member of the West Liberty United Church of Christ and Logan County Farm Bureau Council 15. He enjoyed walking in West Liberty and being in church.
Pastor Paul Forrey officiates a graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, in the Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Liberty United Church of Christ, 212 W. Newell St., West Liberty, OH 43357.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in West Liberty assisted the family with arrangements and condolences may be expressed at www.edsfh.com.