Mitchell B. Lanning

Mitchell B. Lanning, 57 of Sioux City, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Touchstone Senior Living Center.  Abiding by family wishes, cremation has taken place, and a Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2019 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Reverend Jon Gerdtf officiating.  Visitation, with the family present, will be one hour prior to services.  Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com

Mitchell was born on September 6, 1961 in Sioux City to John C. and Kathleen A. (Zook) Lanning.  He graduated from East High School with the Class of 1980.  Mitchell married Debbie Gilbertson on June 19, 1982 in Sioux City.  He was in sales for Knoepfler Chevrolet before being diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, which caused his disability for over 15 years.  Mitchell was involved with his children's sports activities when they were growing up.

Mitchell is survived by his wife Debbie; son Nicholas and his wife Alisha along with their child Oakley of 19 months, and their 2^nd child is due in May; daughter Erin Barth and her husband Jerad along with their children Karli of 2 years, and Jeremy of 10 months; parents John and Kathy Lanning; three brothers Mike and his wife Bione, Mark and his wife Lisa, and Matt; and several nieces and nephews.

Mitchell was preceded in death by his grandparents and father-in-law Carl Gilbertson.