David Merill Mitchell, former teacher and Army veteran died on July 15th, at 88 years of age, after battling dementia for many years. He was the son of Odus and Mary Mitchell, of Sandborn, IN. David touched many lives and will be greatly missed. An IU graduate, Herr Mitchell started his teaching career in 1965 at North Side High School before teaching German at Snider and ending his career at Blackhawk Middle School in Fort Wayne. David was preceded in death by his beloved wife Darla, and sister Marilyn. He is survived by his son, Roger (Beverley) of Fort Wayne, daughter, Monika, of Kauai, HI, son, Fred (Anna), daughters Doneen (Don), and Jacquelyn (Adam), 10 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date.