Wade C. Mitchell

Age 90, of Minerva completed his final shift on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 and clocked out at 8:20 am in the home of his daughter, Vanessa in South Carolina. He was born November 19, 1935, in Minerva Ohio to Chester and Dorothy (Anthony) Mitchell. A Corporal in the United States Marines in the Korean War Era from1953-1956 aboard the USS Oakhill he traveled to the Mediterranean Sea.  He was a 1954 graduate of Minerva High School and an avid Cleveland Indians fan. He worked most of his life at Minerva Wax Paper until 1992 when they closed. He was Union Secretary for Minerva Wax Paper, President of the Minerva Historical Society for 3 years and Vice President for 8.  He always said, "There is nothing like experiencing the history of Minerva through the eyes of someone who lived it and I lived it!".  He was president of the AARP Minerva Chapter 1808. Proud volunteer of the Red Cross, working with them for nearly 25 years for the Blood Bank as an escort and giving back to his community.

Wade is survived by his son Greg (Elizabeth) Fox, daughter Vanessa (Mark) Marion, Grandchildren Crystal (Kenny) Weaver, Philip Marion, Sarah Fox, Heather Brown, Alanna McRobie, Jeremy Brown, Katrina Crochet, Joshua Crochet. Sister-in-Law Terry Mitchell and nieces Wendy (Dave) Morvatz and Ashley (Jason) Lutz, stepchildren Tina (Albert) Russell & Gary (Candy) Binkley. He is preceded in death by his wife Donna (VanFossen) Mitchell, brothers Norman and Gordon Mitchell.  He wants you to know that he was very lucky to have married into two very wonderful families; the Grimes/Kintz family and the VanFossen family where he has a host of nieces and nephews left to cherish his memory along with the town of Minerva that he loved so very much.

Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 13th at 12 noon in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Elizabeth Fox officiating.  Burial will be in New Franklin Cemetery.  Calling hours will be 2 hours prior to services from 10am to 12 noon at the funeral home. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.