Mr. Mittower was born in Cleveland, OH, but spent his youth and young life in Thompson Twp., OH. He married Rachel McLaughlin on June 15, 1962, in Thompson, then moved to Chardon, OH.He was an operating engineer for the R.W. Sidley Co. in Thompson, and retired in 1993 after 30 years.Mr. Mittower enjoyed vegetable gardening; was an avid reader; traveled around the USA.Hobbies: Fishing; Puzzles, Cross Word & JigsawSpending time with his Grandchildren was always important to him.He followed Chardon High School Football, especially when his son was playing.Veteran of US Army, PFC Medic, Serving in European Theatre during Occupation of GermanyMember of Chardon FOE, Aerie #2261His survivors include: Wife: Rachel of Chardon, OH1 Son: Keith (Lisa) Mittower of Hartsgrove, OH2 Daughters: Cheryl (Mike) Noble of Hambden Twp., OH Barbara Fritsch of Liberty Center, OH6 Grandchildren: Kristen Bass, Jennifer Mittower, Allison Mittower, Katie Rochow, Erin Niksick & Ryan Noble6 Great grandchildren: Jacob, Owen, Ryan, and Leah Bass, Emma and Kevin Niksick1 Brother: Howard (Debbie) Mittower of Thompson Twp., OH2 Sisters: Mona (Frank) Radabaugh of Thompson Twp., OH Wendy (Tom) Griffin of Middlefield Twp., OHHe was preceded in death by: Parents: Franklin A. and Dorothy (Nee: Kaminski) Mittower Sr.1 Sister: Wilma Utz