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RIP Mitch - Dicecupmaker

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adam

Moderator

03/08/2020 11:05AM

Thoughts and prayers for Mitch's family. He was one of the best and will be missed.

The Visitation/Wake is this coming Saturday March 14 from 12 - 5pm. All BWCA.comers are welcome. Please stop into his workshop if you can as his leather art meant so much to him.

For those down at Canoecopia, which will include myself, we will take some time at the dinner to recognize.

Mitch Anderson "Dicecupmaker" obituary

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Pinetree

03/08/2020 11:27AM

Wow,that is shocking news, very sad loss all around, his family etc.
He was always giving on this site,and like many losses on this site this past year, its a loss that can't be replaced.

His leather cups and bottle holders at no cost and great work of art was something else. Looking at mine right now.
Thanks Mitch for all you added to this site with messages and other givings and now prayers to his family and all concerned.

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Mocha

03/08/2020 11:44AM

This is beyond belief. Very sad news for his family

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egknuti

03/08/2020 12:08PM

So sad to hear. I have several of his dice cups and I had the fortune to meet him a few years ago on Oyster Lake.

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hobbydog

03/08/2020 12:17PM

Very sad news. He will be missed.

The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Ausable

03/08/2020 12:44PM

I am so sorry to learn of Mitch's passing and at a relatively young age. I'll be praying that God will comfort his family. It's going to be tough for them.

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walllee

03/08/2020 12:45PM

Sad, sad, sad!!! Such an artist and a great guy. Condolences to his family, and all his many friends...

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Spartan2

03/08/2020 12:52PM

So very sorry to hear this. We treasure several items that Mitch made for us. He was so instrumental in spreading the "spirit" of BWCA.com. Much too young.
May God bless his family and his many friends.

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moosedoggie

03/08/2020 01:20PM

I have no words.....

If you're gonna be dumb, you've gotta be tough.

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missmolly

03/08/2020 01:25PM

Gosh, no. He was kind to all.

I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.

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OneMatch

03/08/2020 02:12PM

This is such tragic news. I met with Mitch in Alexandria 4 times when I was up there. He was a smiling, vibrant absolutely likeable guy that I wish now I had spent more time with. Way too soon.

We all have to believe in something. I believe I'll go paddle.

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nctry

03/08/2020 02:23PM

Very shocked! We lost a great great guy!

Nctry

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h20

03/08/2020 02:27PM

Oh no. I traded pizza for a dice cup. So sad.

Buy the ticket, take the ride .Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

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bobbwca

03/08/2020 02:32PM

Sad to hear. He was a great guy!

Bob

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shawhh

03/08/2020 02:34PM

He was a valued member of this board. My condolences to his family.

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unshavenman

03/08/2020 02:48PM

RIP Mitch. He was a truly gifted person and will be greatly missed.

Endeavor to persevere.

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andym

03/08/2020 03:04PM

I’m gutted. Mitch was not just a gifted artist but poured his heart into his work to show how he felt about all of us. I will treasure the dice cups he made for us.

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boonie

03/08/2020 03:25PM

Such sad, terrible news. Condolences to his family.

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Savage Voyageur

03/08/2020 04:24PM

This is such sad news. My prayers go out to his family and friends for comfort and peace.

"So many lakes, so little time." WWJD

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lindylair

03/08/2020 05:57PM

Horrible news, condolences to family and his many BWCA friends. Never met him but well aware of his wisdom and generosity on this site. I have several samples of his craft but the symbolism of those is far beyond the cup. There's another thread in here somewhere about the passing of BWCA legends, but for now I am so sorry and he will be missed.

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pswith5

03/08/2020 06:12PM

Sad indeed. I was envious of his talent as well as his love of his chosen profession. Not everyone loves their work but in the few conversations I had with Mitch that was always something he stressed. He was also very generous with his leather work. When someone was down and out he would make them a gift. My condolences to his family.

Without the bad times, the good times wouldn't seem so good.

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fadersup

03/08/2020 06:19PM

Terrible news, way too young. He seemed like generous man, condolences to his family and friends.

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Trix

03/08/2020 06:34PM

So sorry to hear this tragic news. I have met with Mitch several times and even had the privilege of visiting him at his workshop where he made all of his wonderful leather creations. He has made a few personal Beer huggies for me as well a leather sheath for my husband's Axe. He was One Special person and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and loved ones. RIP Mitch.

C-H-A-L-L-E-N-G-E: Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do.

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mcsweem

03/08/2020 06:36PM

Man I'm stunned, I was just looking at his business card and the dicecup he made for me the other day. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

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bfurlow

03/08/2020 06:39PM

Wow. I am surprised and sad to see this post. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

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Eskimobaby

03/08/2020 06:54PM

RIP Mitch! I have a can coozie in remeberence of Kanoes and a bottle coozie made by dice cup maker. It's hard to believe he is gone. I never got the chance to meet him but have heard many stories. Fly high and canoe on!

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Jackfish

Moderator

03/08/2020 08:03PM

I am beyond stunned. Can't believe it. My deepest sympathies to Mitch's family. Wow...

"Keep close to Nature's heart, yourself; and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." ~ John Muir

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WhiteWolf

03/08/2020 08:04PM

Damn. Way too young. Loss for words...

The two loudest sounds known to man: a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and a gun that goes click when it is supposed to go bang.

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HighnDry

03/08/2020 08:23PM

Very sad. We'll miss his contributions to this board. Condolences to his family and friends.

"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.”

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x2jmorris

03/08/2020 08:48PM

Very sad. Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends.

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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timatkn

03/08/2020 09:37PM

WTF this isn’t possible is my first reaction.

Great guy, will be missed...

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carmike

03/08/2020 11:13PM

Man, that's terrible news. Was hoping for something much, much, much better to read when I signed on tonight.

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luft

03/09/2020 12:48AM

timatkn: "WTF this isn’t possible is my first reaction. "

That was my exact reaction.

So very sad to see this news. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

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BearBurrito

03/09/2020 06:06AM

Oh my goodness! I can't believe this. I will be praying for his family.

One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning

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treehorn

03/09/2020 07:33AM

Rest easy Mitch, and God bless to his family.

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djwillco

03/09/2020 07:41AM

So sorry to hear this. Condolences to all of you who knew him. Gone too soon.

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butthead

03/09/2020 08:14AM

Rest with ease Mitch! You left this world a much better place.

Ken Martinson

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin

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shock

03/09/2020 10:07AM

yes very sad indeed , never meet him but reading his post/comments and making those nice dice cups, for people , a genuinely nice guy/member , RIP

keep your line wet, good things will happen

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Outdoorsfan69

03/09/2020 11:29AM

Wow! That is terrible news! Very sorry to hear this. Of course, prayers and thoughts go out to his family.

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cyclones30

03/09/2020 11:38AM

Dang...that hurts. I just had him make a custom BWCA bottle koozie for us a few months ago and I paid well over what he wanted back as a way to say thanks for everything. RIP

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jcavenagh

03/09/2020 11:46AM

Go in peace.

LNT - The road to success is always under construction. http://hikingillinois.blogspot.com/

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TomT

03/09/2020 12:14PM

Hard to believe this news. Too young too soon. My condolences to his family and friends. I’ll always treasure the beer cozy I have with his fine artwork on it. RIP Mitch.

"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." --- George Bernard Shaw

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HowardSprague

03/09/2020 01:43PM

Sorry to hear this. He was young. Never had the pleasure of meeting him, but he'll be missed around here.

"Enjoy every sandwich"

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Grandma L

03/09/2020 02:27PM

Condolences to all! This is a huge loss for us all! He was a talented craftsman and great guy who helped to make this site a positive and friendly place!

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arctic

03/09/2020 03:00PM

Horrible news. I never met the man, but knew he was kind, generous, and gifted. Gone way too soon.

I love the cozy he made me. What a fine piece of art and craftsmanship.

Peace to Mitch's friends and family...

“Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell.” -Edward Abbey

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drnatus

03/09/2020 03:13PM

like many I am shocked. Condolences to his family.

Never criticize someone until you walk a mile in their shoes....by then you'll be a mile away and they will be shoeless!

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blutofish1

03/09/2020 03:15PM

I never met Mitch in person but, I did speak to via e-mail. I had him make a can holder for my wife and as you all know it was perfect. R.I.P. Mitch we all love you and your family.

blutofish

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samasaxe1

03/09/2020 04:31PM

Hi everyone,

I just created this profile to let you know Mitch spent COUNTLESS hours on this site. I worked overnights with him at the hospital for 6 years and he was on this site nightly. He loved his children, boundary waters, and leather work. We all miss him SO much. Thank you for sharing your memories with us.
-Samantha Bryce

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OldScout48

03/09/2020 04:35PM

I'm very sad to hear this. Mitch did a couple of custom can holders for me. He also did a couple axe sheaths for me. He'll always be with me on my canoe trips.

Old Scout

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Mocha

03/09/2020 04:42PM

samasaxe1: "Hi everyone,

I just created this profile to let you know Mitch spent COUNTLESS hours on this site. I worked overnights with him at the hospital for 6 years and he was on this site nightly. He loved his children, boundary waters, and leather work. We all miss him SO much. Thank you for sharing your memories with us.
-Samantha Bryce"

Thanks for posting this. Many nights he would stop by the chat room on this site. I never met him but from his posts and his generous donations of leather works I know he was a good man. He boasted about his kids a lot, and also shared insights into healthcare. Such a sad loss for so many people.

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QueticoMike

03/09/2020 05:58PM

Sorry to hear about Mitch. God rest his soul. I will always have a little piece of Mitch here with me as he made me a leather beer bottle holder with BWCA.com and the flying moose on one side and my name QUETICOMIKE on the other. He will be missed!

I can be followed on Instagram @queticomike

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Zulu

03/09/2020 06:22PM

Fall 2011 Wingnight
He was a nice guy. I will miss his posts and seeing him at Wingnights. I always thought of him when I slid a bottle of O'Doules in the leather dicecup holder I got from him. I knew he worked a lot of overnights and holidays in a care facility and I really admired him for that and his craftsmanship. Very sad news.

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snakecharmer

03/09/2020 07:25PM

I am so sorry to hear this. My sympathies and God's comfort to his family. Mitch was very generous with his time and talents. RIP.

"Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after"
~ Henry David Thoreau

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DeanL

03/09/2020 08:46PM

I never got to meet Mitch but judging from the responses of the people here that have met or knew him and reading his obituary he was one amazing person. My prayers go out to his family and friends as they go through this difficult time.

"Leave it as it is.....The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it." Theodore Roosevelt

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NotLight

03/10/2020 01:59AM

Too soon. Prayers for his family and friends.

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Canoearoo

03/10/2020 09:59AM

This is so sad. I will be praying for his family

Life jackets float, you don't!

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mooseplums

03/10/2020 08:30PM

I can't believe this... I got a card and a note from Mitch last week just out of the blue. This makes me very sad.

"I am haunted by waters"~Norman Maclean "A River Runs Through It"

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fitgers1

03/10/2020 08:44PM

Fair winds and following seas on your next voyage Mitch.
Such sad news. What a wonderful guy. I haven’t been around the site much for a couple years or so but back when I was more active I had a lot of awesome discussions with him. Enjoyed meeting him once as well. So sad. I’ll think of you each time I use your beautiful leatherwork bottle, can coozies and gun strap. You’ll surely be missed by many including your BWCA family.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson...and...“Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading".

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Arkansas Man

Moderator

03/10/2020 08:47PM

So sad to hear... Mitch was a great man! He will be missed! I will pray for his family...
Bruce

Good Paddling, Great Fishing, and God Bless All...

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Boppa

03/10/2020 09:18PM

Way too soon. He was kind and big hearted. I have always treasured his leather working talents. These losses hurt.
Boppa

"Yesterday is the past, Tomorrow is the future, Today is a GIFT, that is why it is called the present".

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nojobro

03/10/2020 09:20PM

This is really sad news. What a gem of a human he was.

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cowdoc

03/10/2020 09:22PM

RIP Mitch....paddle quiet waters, hunt the biggest bucks, tool the finest leather

"What could happen?"

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mooseplums

03/10/2020 09:29PM

Mitch will always join me on future trips, as well as accompany me in my work.
Peace Brother!!!

"I am haunted by waters"~Norman Maclean "A River Runs Through It"

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Parnell

03/11/2020 04:37AM

RIP Mitch

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MHS67

03/11/2020 09:33AM

Sorry to hear this. Thoughts go to the family.

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SunCatcher

03/11/2020 11:42AM

When it comes to nice people, there There are not many that stack up to the kindness in loving heart that Mitch had for others. Mitch, was a giver not a taker and he showed it and lived it and I remember all of the posts I had of his boys in the scouting adventures and his Passion for a leather making and I would chat with him sometimes about his job and you could tell he was a star individual at work and had a Passion for people. He will be truly missed prayers for his family such a sad loss. SunCatcher

"WWJD"

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Bannock

03/11/2020 12:14PM

My condolences to Mitch's family and friends.

Bannock

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bojibob

03/11/2020 01:00PM

Mitch was part of the soul of this community. A tragic loss and my condolences to his family and close friends.

Rob

"One inch on the map ~ is not one inch on the ground"

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missmolly

03/11/2020 03:38PM

SunCatcher: "When it comes to nice people, there There are not many that stack up to the kindness in loving heart that Mitch had for others. Mitch, was a giver not a taker and he showed it and lived it and I remember all of the posts I had of his boys in the scouting adventures and his Passion for a leather making and I would chat with him sometimes about his job and you could tell he was a star individual at work and had a Passion for people. He will be truly missed prayers for his family such a sad loss. SunCatcher "

^Beautiful post^

I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.

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Frenchy19

03/11/2020 05:22PM

So very sad to hear this. Thoughts and prayers to family and all who held him close.

"The future ain't what it used to be" Yogi Berra

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h20

03/11/2020 05:45PM

Namaste friend.

Buy the ticket, take the ride .Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

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adam

Moderator

03/12/2020 12:47PM

If anyone from the Minneapolis area would like to car pool/hitch a ride up to Mitch's wake, let me know. I had to change my Canoecopia plan so I will be going.

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yellowcanoe

03/12/2020 06:43PM

So awful to hear
He was a cheery force to help me through cancer
Sometimes things are not fair

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pamonster

03/13/2020 11:19AM

Ooh man, I just saw this. So sad.
I was lucky to get a dicecup from him a few years back. My thoughts are with him & his family

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Zwater

03/13/2020 05:28PM

I never met Mitch. But what I conveyed from his posts and interactions with the members on this board and me, he was awesome! His leather work was great (wish I had a piece of his work).

If it is ok to ask, how did he pass away?

God bless.

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dentondoc

03/13/2020 11:15PM

Yes. It was just about this time of evening that Mitch and I would be the last two BWCA members still remaining in the Chat Room. We'd converse a while and then he'd have to go off and check on patients and I'd wait. Of course, he was sometimes on all night, and I'd have to call it a night along about 3:00 AM.

God's speed Mitch. I will definitely miss our "private" early morning chats. You see, you don't have to be sitting across a table from someone to see inside their soul. In some of those magic moment, you can see it pouring from the ends of their fingertips.

dd

"If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs" chances are you missed something. (Inspired by Rudyard Kipling.)

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Ragged

03/14/2020 06:50AM

What a bummer, heart goes out to his family and friends, way too soon for him to be moving on. I had some great emails with him over the years, very insightful and tons of wisdom.

He leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. Psalm 23:2/3

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adam

Moderator

03/15/2020 10:42AM

A good send off yesterday for Mitch. I know many people are staying clear of gatherings, but his wake was well attended with family and friends. Many great pictures and memories of Mitch at the wake. Who knew Mitch played a mean game of tennis in his youth? :)

The tour of his workshop was very powerful. The countless hours he spend to toiling over his work benches. Everything in its place. The walls covered with memories.

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Spartan2

03/15/2020 12:25PM

These are the time when I wish we had retired closer to Minnesota. Would have loved to be there to honor Mitch--such a generous, talented, interesting man.

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photogjerome

03/29/2020 06:35PM

I did not know who Mitch was. I've only been part of the site for less than a year but came to this post after receiving one of his dice cups from BWCA.com. His craftsmanship is really good and I wanted to know more about him.

Unfortunately this was the first thing I read about him. I wish I would have met him on the trail at some point. I feel grateful to have received one of his cups. I don't have any memories of him but I hope to bring this cup along to create new ones.

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AndySG

03/31/2020 10:14AM

butthead: "Rest with ease Mitch! You left this world a much better place."

Indeed he did.

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BWPaddler

05/12/2020 08:48PM

Mitch has been on my mind for a few weeks now. During the shutdown, I have not been visiting my dad as usual, so we connect by Zoom and play Yahtzee. I use a custom dice cup Mitch made that I gave my kids long ago. That dice cup is indestructible and amazing.

Long ago, I worked with him to create a "family crest" design for an older relative. He was easy to work with and the final result was a leather wall hanging worthy of museum status.

I also have a custom holder he made for me that fits a Mike's hard lemonade, and a generic bear paw can holder. I treasure them all.

I was thinking of ordering more items from Mitch and a google search revealed his obituary. I watched the memorial video at the funeral home web site and sat in tears looking at his wonderful life, his BWCA shirts/hats/license plate, and his art.

LIFE IS SO NOT FAIR!!!!!! RIP Dicecupmaker, you are missed.

Wherever there is a channel for water, there is a road for the canoe. -Thoreau

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