1929
Harry
2017
Harry Witter
August 30, 1929 — September 22, 2017
Harry Edward Witter died peacefully at Our House Assisted Living, in Wausau, Wisconsin on September 22, 2017, at the age of 88.
Harry was born on August 30, 1929 in Wausau to the late Jerry and Amelia (Abraham) Witter. He worked for Wausau Papers for 40 years, where he met the love of his life, Dewey Schmidt. The couple enjoyed traveling, visiting with family and spending time with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Harry and Dewey would take their grandchildren to Wisconsin Dells. He enjoyed his visits with his special nephews, Vern Kasten and Dale Thanig, and often spoke of his days of driving Vern's band, the Nightbeats. His family remembers him as a kind soul who was always smiling and ready with a new joke.
Harry was extremely proud about the time he spent in the Marines, having set a record at Camp Pendleton, California for the most sit-ups. He spent time in China, during the Korean War. He enjoyed watching sports. He was a huge fan of Elvis Presley and would often be singing his music while doing the dishes. He was a member of St. Paul's UCC.
Harry is survived by his sons, Dennis (Bobbi) Schmidt, Donald (Sue) Schmidt, Stephen (Judy) Witter, Michael (Diane) Witter and Jeffery (Lisa) Witter; grandchildren, Wendy (Thomas) Larson, Cindy (Scott) Lohrey, Craig (Chris) Schmidt, Lisa (Paul) Haag, Stephen Witter, Heather (Joshua) Griesbach, Mary (Charles) Cunningham, Michael (Amy) Witter, Matthew (Melinda) Witter and Adam (Angel) Davis; great-grandchildren, Jordan & Mesa Haag, Mitchell & Mikala Lohrey, Jake, Ben and Sam Schmidt, Jedidiah Griesbach, Eric, Trevor and Anna Cunningham, Lauren and Ellen Witter and Evelyn Witter; siblings, Constance "Connie" Witter, Madison and Lee Witter, South Carolina. He is preceded in death by his partner of 45 years, Ethel "Dewey" Schmidt; siblings, Jerry Ellis, Jr., Florence, Walter, Gertrude, Alice, George, Isaac, Virginia, Calvin, Louise, Louis, Imogene, Orville, August, Dawn, Beverly and Darlene.
A funeral is scheduled for 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 27 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Wausau. Pastor Philip Schneider will officiate the ceremony. Visitation will be from 9:30 until the time of service at the church. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Aspirus Health Foundation: Hospice and Palliative Care (425 Pine Ridge Blvd., Wausau, WI 54401). Condolences can be sent to helke.com; Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. The family would like to thank Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, especially Carrie Perry, and the staff at Our House Assisted Living for care and love of this gentle man.
Harry's Memorial Folder
Harry was born on August 30, 1929 in Wausau to the late Jerry and Amelia (Abraham) Witter. He worked for Wausau Papers for 40 years, where he met the love of his life, Dewey Schmidt. The couple enjoyed traveling, visiting with family and spending time with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Harry and Dewey would take their grandchildren to Wisconsin Dells. He enjoyed his visits with his special nephews, Vern Kasten and Dale Thanig, and often spoke of his days of driving Vern's band, the Nightbeats. His family remembers him as a kind soul who was always smiling and ready with a new joke.
Harry was extremely proud about the time he spent in the Marines, having set a record at Camp Pendleton, California for the most sit-ups. He spent time in China, during the Korean War. He enjoyed watching sports. He was a huge fan of Elvis Presley and would often be singing his music while doing the dishes. He was a member of St. Paul's UCC.
Harry is survived by his sons, Dennis (Bobbi) Schmidt, Donald (Sue) Schmidt, Stephen (Judy) Witter, Michael (Diane) Witter and Jeffery (Lisa) Witter; grandchildren, Wendy (Thomas) Larson, Cindy (Scott) Lohrey, Craig (Chris) Schmidt, Lisa (Paul) Haag, Stephen Witter, Heather (Joshua) Griesbach, Mary (Charles) Cunningham, Michael (Amy) Witter, Matthew (Melinda) Witter and Adam (Angel) Davis; great-grandchildren, Jordan & Mesa Haag, Mitchell & Mikala Lohrey, Jake, Ben and Sam Schmidt, Jedidiah Griesbach, Eric, Trevor and Anna Cunningham, Lauren and Ellen Witter and Evelyn Witter; siblings, Constance "Connie" Witter, Madison and Lee Witter, South Carolina. He is preceded in death by his partner of 45 years, Ethel "Dewey" Schmidt; siblings, Jerry Ellis, Jr., Florence, Walter, Gertrude, Alice, George, Isaac, Virginia, Calvin, Louise, Louis, Imogene, Orville, August, Dawn, Beverly and Darlene.
A funeral is scheduled for 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 27 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Wausau. Pastor Philip Schneider will officiate the ceremony. Visitation will be from 9:30 until the time of service at the church. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Aspirus Health Foundation: Hospice and Palliative Care (425 Pine Ridge Blvd., Wausau, WI 54401). Condolences can be sent to helke.com; Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. The family would like to thank Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, especially Carrie Perry, and the staff at Our House Assisted Living for care and love of this gentle man.
Harry's Memorial Folder
Visitation
St. Paul's United Church of Christ426 Washington Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Service
St. Paul's United Church of Christ426 Washington Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
10:30 AM
Burial
Pine Grove CemeteryWausau, WI
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
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