Memorials may be made to the National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (NACC). David C. Mitchem, Sr. of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at the age of 52. Dearest husband of JoAnn R. Mitchem (Nee: Hudson); dear son of Curtis Mitchem and the late Ruby Mitchem (Nee: Simmons); treasured father of Tania (Chris) Prater and David C. (Debbie) Mitchem, Jr.; loving grandfather of 5 ; dear brother of Fred Mitchem, Joe Mitchem, and Regina Crossland; loving brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. David was a Maintenance Electrician for St. Louis Ship.