Larry Mitchell, Sr

Mitchell, Larry Roy Sr., "Shawnese" Of the Prairie Band Potawatomi, 56 years, passed away on November 16, 2007. He joined his mother, Alberta Wamego, six years to the day. Highly decorated Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Proud to be an Honored Veteran of his tribe. Author of Potawatomi Tracks. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Kathryn (Katie) Mitchell; his two sons; friends and family. Larry was a husband who helped to make his wife's wishes and dreams come true. Larry has two sons he dearly loved: Larry Jr., and Joseph. His Niizh Ode ( 1 spirit, 2 hearts/Twin) Gary Mitchell of Mayetta, Kansas. Other brothers: Eddie Joe Mitchell of Mayetta, Leo Mitchell of Valley Falls, Randy Mitchell of Mayetta. Father, Andrew Mitchell of Mayetta; adopted brothers, John LeClere of Mayetta, Mando Evans of Mayetta; adopted mother, Judy Wabaunsee of Topeka; sisters, Jackie Mitchell, Shirlene Seymour, Sandy Mitchell, Lisa Wamego, and Edie Wamego all of Mayetta; mother and father in law, Lorraine and Allen Lufkins; brothers- in-law. AJ, Nick and Jack; sisters-in-law, Jane and Carrie; 82 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers, Bubs Mitchell and Mike Wamego; mother, Alberta Wamego; step-father, Algernon Wamego. POTAWATOMI DRUM SERVICES will be held on Sunday & Monday, November 18th and 19th in Mayetta, Kansas. Graveside service Tuesday, November 20th, 11:00 AM at FT. SNELLING NATIONAL CEMETERY, 7601 34th Ave. S. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue 612-724-3621