Robert Mitchell Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert Mitchell of Afton, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert left this world on May 9, 2024 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Doris Nadene Mitchell (Gilbert) and Irven Mitchell; his siblings, Donnie Mitchell and Sheryl Mitchell; his uncle Skip Mitchell; his son-in-law Jeff Eslinger; and his brothers-in-law, Shorty McCarthy, Billy Sanders and Ronald Sanders.

He is survived by: his wife Karla Kae Sanders; his daughters, Shannon Thompson (Clint Hoffman) of Diagonal, Stacy Johnson (Mike) of Gilbert and Wendi "Bobbie" Eslinger (late Jeff) of Macksburg; his grandchildren, Morgan Thompson (Cooper McDermott), David Thompson (Chloe), Wyatt Thompson (Jaxie), Keaton Eslinger (Liz McNamara), Mitchell Johnson (ShyAnne Brogden), Beau Thompson (Kara Kinsella), Kaela Eslinger, Vanessa Johnson, Hank Johnson and Kinsey Eslinger; his great grandchildren, Ellie Thompson and Layton Thompson; his siblings, Jim Mitchell (Cheryl) of Creston, Keith Mitchell (Karen) of Thayer and Judy McCarthy of Creston; and his sisters-in-law, Margie Craddock, Gene Sanders, Peggy Grimm, Lola Sanders and Rosie Sanders. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Lorimor American Legion Post #96.