Mitch "Oldman" Dillavou

Mitchell Jay "Oldman" Dillavou, 69, of Ames, IA passed on July 23 rd, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial for Mitch Dillavou will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church, 2900 Hoover Avenue, in Ames. Interment will follow at the church columbarium. Visitation for Mitch Dillavou will take place from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, in Ames. Mitch was born on October 27, 1956, the son of Darrel (Dooley) and Donna (Ackman) in Waverly, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Waverly. Mitch attended school in Waverly and graduated in 1975. He played football and was also on the wrestling teams for the Waverly Shell Rock Go-Hawks. After high school Mitch was in the United States Marine Corp Reserve and the United States Army Reserves in Waterloo, Iowa for five years achieving the rank of Sergeant. He also worked construction for the R.P. Oberheau Construction Company. In 1983, Mitch enrolled at Iowa State University in the college of Engineering. On June 2, 1984, he was united in marriage to Kim Kvidera at Saint Mary's Catholic Church i...[more]

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averly. In May of 1987, he graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. After graduation, Mitch began working for the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) in Ames as an engineer where he held many positions. After 36 years with the Iowa DOT, Mitch retired on August 31, 2023 where he held the position of Chief Engineer. Mitch was a member of Saint Cecilia Catholic Church in Ames, Knights of Columbus Council No. 2230, American Legion Post 37, Ames Elks Lodge #1626, and Ames Moose Lodge #520. Mitch enjoyed coaching little league, attending his kids' school events, Boy Scout Leader in Troop 96, and following the Iowa State Cyclones and the St. Louis Cardinals. He also enjoyed volunteering his time and talents with Saint Cecilia Catholic church and the other civic organizations. However, those most important in his life were his wife, children, and grandchildren. Survivors are his wife Kim Dillavou of Ames, Iowa; daughter Amanda (Erik) Hudson of Spanish Fort, Alabama, and son Scott (Kristin) Dillavou of Ames, Iowa; 4 grandchildren, Jocelyn and Lily Hudson, and Charlie and William Dillavou; brothers Mike of Denver IA, Tom of Sedalia CO, Tim of Elizabeth CO, Randy of Shell Rock, IA, Jay of West Des Moines, IA, Andy of Claton, NC, Joe of Falmouth, ME; and three sisters, Diane Norton of Pelee, FL, Julie of Kansas City, MO, and Melanie Kallenberger of Waverly, IA. Memorials may be directed to the Saint Cecilia Catholic School.