Dennis L. Mitchell

Dennis L. Mitchell Sr. 69, of Crystal Falls, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at his home in Crystal Falls. He was born on Sept. 14, 1947. Dennis attended Crystal Falls Schools and graduated from Crystal Falls High School in 1966. He graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Diesel Mechanics from Michigan Tech University in 1967. Dennis was drafted into the United States Army in 1968, serving during the Vietnam War with the Army 2nd Battalion 60th Infantry 9th Division from 1968 until his honorable discharge in 1970. While serving, he earned the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement. After returning home from serving his country, Dennis went to work for the City of Crystal Falls as a Lineman with the Electrical Department. Many Crystal Falls residents had a chance to say hi to him as he maintained and repaired utility lines and walked through the neighborhoods reading the electrical meters every month. He worked for the City for 35 years, retiring in 2006. Dennis married Arlene Dahl on July 1, 1972 in Crystal Falls, they have been lifelong residents of Crystal Falls and together raised four children. They would have celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on July 1st. Dennis was a twenty-five year member of the Crystal Falls Fire Department, during which he was a part of 15 UP Firefighters Tournament Championship teams. He enjoyed rides around Fortune Lake in the pontoon boat, hunting, and taking care of his home and yard. His family was most important to him and he especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Dennis is survived by his parents, Alice and Walt Hagglund of Crystal Falls; his loving wife, Arlene; his children, Brenda (Tony) Ragio of Crystal Falls, Tracie (Erik) McNichol of East Tawas, MI, Angela (Ric) Stoor of Waunakee, WI and Dennis Mitchell Jr. of Crystal Falls; grandchildren, Billy and Kelsey Ragio, Connor McNichol, Hattie and Jack Stoor. Visitation will be on Friday, June 30, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 5:00pm at the Nash Funeral Home in Crystal Falls. The Crystal Falls Fire Department will conduct a pass in review at 4:15pm and the Eastside Veterans pass in review at 4:45pm Friday. The Funeral Service will follow at 5:00pm at the funeral home. Fr. Daniel Malone will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Condolences to the family of Dennis Mitchell can be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

Dennis L. Mitchell

September 14, 1947 - June 27, 2017