died Friday June 16, 2017 at Fremont Health.
Duane was born June 21, 1955 in Wakefield, Nebraska to James 'Bud' and Kathryn (Belt) Mitchell. He was raised in Allen and graduated from Allen Consolidated Schools in 1973. He then went to Gateway Electrics Trade School and graduated in 1974. Duane began his long career with BNSF Railroad in October of 1974. He worked as a laborer, foreman and then machine operator. Duane and Jackie moved to Fremont from Allen in July of 1997 and Duane retired from BNSF in July of 2015.
Duane was married on November 1, 1975 to Jackie Bottorff.
Duane was a member of First Lutheran Church. He enjoyed coffee time, fishing, golfing, wood working and writing poetry.
Survivors:
Wife Jackie of Fremont
Children Jamie (Chuck) Bojanski of Gardner, KS.
Jason (Theresa) Mitchell of Auburn, WA.
Amanda (Jason) Fischer of Wakefield
Grandchildren Mitchell "Forest" Fischer
Ava "Munchkin" Bojanski
Kolton "Chip" Fischer
Chase "L.C." Bojanski
Lane "Smilin Joe" Fischer
Natalie "Sunshine" Mitchell
Isabel "Dolly" Mitchell
Brothers Gary (Carolyn) Mitchell of Tilden
Dennis (Kathy) Mitchell of Wayne
Jim (Janice) Mitchell of Wayne
Bob Mitchell of Wayne
Mother-in-law Leona Bottorff of Ponca
Sister-in-law Vickie (George) Tsiobanos of Sioux City, IA.
Brother-in-law Scott (Morie) Bottorff of Dakota City
Troy (Pam) Bottorff of Kingsley, IA.
Nieces and nephews
Duane was preceded by his parents and father-in-law.
Visitation with family will be Tuesday from 5-7:30pm with a prayer service at 7:30pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. The memorial service will be 10:30am Wednesday, at First Lutheran Church (3200 E. Military). Private Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later decision.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(17)
James Jansen
, NE Thursday, June 29, 2017 Very sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your familyJoni Schulke Hegy
Waterloo, NE Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Jackie,So sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Gayle Tjaden
WAVERLY, NE Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Thoughts and prayers are with all of Mitch's family and many friends at this time. I truly enjoyed working with Mitch when he was the foreman at Fremont, he would do everything he could to make sure we always had what we needed. I especially remember that if you wanted to find Mitch in the morning he would be in the back room of the depot with his paper and coffee and enjoying the company of his fellow BNSF employees. He will be sadly missedJanell Lamprecht
Allen, NE Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Jackie,So sorry for your loss. Duane was always fun in high school, always good for a nice smile. Our sympathy to your family and the whole Mitchell family.
Janell and Larry Lamprecht
Randy & Lesa Jensen
Wakefield, NE Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Our sympathies to the family of Duane. We have many fond memories of Duane as we grew up together and hung out many times. He was a very special person!!!Robert L Glanz
Lincoln, NE Monday, June 19, 2017 So sorry for your loss prayers to the family. I really enjoyed working around Mitch he will be dearly missed.Sue Miller(Lanser)
Allen, NE Monday, June 19, 2017 Jackie and family, my heart just aches for you. So hard to understand, I am so sorry for your loss. Many times Duane felt like one of my brothers and we shared a birthday, I will never forget that special smile of his.Bob Stanley
Unadilla, NE Monday, June 19, 2017 Duane was one swell guy and a joy to be around. Worked at BNSF with him over the years. Sorry to hear of his passing. Pray all the good memories will bring comfort to you all.Anton Andersen
Fremont, NE Monday, June 19, 2017 Jackie,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.I have a lot of good memories of Duane.TonyScott Von Minden
Lincoln, NE Monday, June 19, 2017 We are so sorry to hear of Duane's passing. He will be missed by all. Duane's family is in our thoughts and prayers. Cate and ScottThe Gray family
Fremont, NE Saturday, June 17, 2017 We send our deepest condolences and prayers for peace in your hearts. Love and hugs to all of you.Myrna McGrath
Avoca, IA Friday, June 16, 2017 So terribly sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Morie
Dakota City, NE Friday, June 16, 2017 Deepest sympathy ...to the families of Duane Mitchell.
He will be missed greatly & remembered forever (with lots of fond
memories)!!
Hugs sent out to you all! Love Morie, Scott, Spencer, Chet Bottorff
Rose & Jim Munson
Sioux City, IA Friday, June 16, 2017 Our Thoughts & Prayers go out to you Jackie & family and may Gods Blessings be with you all during this trying time, Our Love to all, Aunt Rose.Elayne Williams
Brookings, SD Friday, June 16, 2017 Jackie and the entire family. It is with a great sadness in my heart that I want you to know I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. I feel very bad that I am unable to be there with you at this time. Knowing Duane is no longer suffering and remembering your many memories of him does help. My love to all of you.Elayne
Tom & Kathryn Compton
Shoreline, WA Friday, June 16, 2017 Dear Jackie and family,Marilee told us that Duane was ill and we were so sad to hear of his passing. Although our opportunities to be together were few, we both found you to be such warm and genuine people. I know you are both loved by your Washington family. Our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Tom and Kathryn Compton
DeLinda (Kluver)McIntosh
South Sioux City, NE Friday, June 16, 2017 My condolences for your loss. May God be with you at this time. Prayers of comfort an Peace. Sincerely DeLinda McIntosh McIntosh