Luke Daniel Mitchell

Luke Daniel Mitchell, 26, of North Liberty, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home. Cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends from 3 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 155 Boyson Road in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the church, with Reverend John Albertson officiating. A private committal service will take place at a later date at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion.

Luke was born on May 21, 1999, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Daniel “Dan” and Wanda (Ulferts) Mitchell. He was a 2017 graduate of Marion High School. He was employed as an optician with Dr. Fitzgerald & Associates in Cedar Rapids for five years. Luke had a gifted soul with a passion for photography. His lens captured the world in ways that words could not. He had a remarkable eye for beauty and the ordinary and unique ability to tell stories through still images. Friends and family often looked forward to the moments he froze in time – portraits full of feeling, landscapes soaked in emotion, and those small, quiet moments most of us overlook. Luke was pursuing a degree in software engineering and was dedicated to his education, always dreaming of something meaningful. His bright mind and kind spirit promised a future full of possibility. Luke will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Luke is survived and lovingly remembered by his parents, Dan and Wanda Mitchell of Marion; fiancée, Paramita “Pari” Nayak of North Liberty; sister, Lora Mitchell of Marion; maternal grandparents, George and Darlene Ulferts of Central City, Iowa; paternal grandmother, Joyce Mitchell of Toddville, Iowa; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Luke was a loyal friend to many, a deep thinker, and someone who made others feel seen and valued. He will be remembered for his artistic gifts, gentle soul, and the quiet strength he carried.

Memorials in Luke’s memory may be directed to his family.