Per his wishes, no formal services will be held. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. For condolences or to read the full obituary, visit www.mitchellfh.com.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Carrie (Miguel) Ortiz, of Marshalltown, and Todd (Rose) Lied, of Clarksville, TN; and five grandchildren and his brother, Calvin (Yvonne), of Green Bay, WI.