Mitchell Murawski, age 94, of Custer, SD, passed away February 17, 2009 at the Custer Regional Senior Center in Custer.

Mitchell was born October 27, 1914 in Minsk, Poland to John and Jadwiga (Bethke) Murawski. He graduated with a business degree from the Warsaw Institute of Poland. Mitchell served as a First Lieutenant in the Polish Army and worked with the underground. He was also a survivor of Auschwitz concentration camp.

On July 10, 1946 he married Sophie Prorok in Kessel, Germany. They lived in various places throughout Europe before immigrating to the United States in 1952. Mitchell worked at a cookie factory in Chicago, IL, and then as a teller at a downtown bank until his retirement in 1980. He then moved to Eagle Grove, IA with his family. Mitchell was a member of the Eagle Grove United Methodist Church. He also enjoyed playing bingo, cards, bowling, visiting friends and helping others.

Mitchell is survived by his wife, Sophie, and daughter, Diana (Daniel) Edwards both of Custer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Irene.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2009 at the Eagle Grove United Methodist Church in Eagle Grove, IA with Pastor Michael Agnew officiating.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Custer. Written condolences can be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.