Witt, Wilmer E.

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1934, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: From 7 Aug 1943 to 13 Oct 1946; WWII U.S. Air Force
• Obituary: 7 Dec 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1920 Census:
Edward J Witt26
Mata Witt27
Wilmer Witt3
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Leonard Witt18

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1934

Military Service:
U.S. Air Force during World War II, in the South Pacific, retiring with a rank of Major.
Name:Wilmer Witt
Gender:Male
Birth Date:28 Sep 1916
Death Date:5 Dec 2008
Branch 1:ARMY
Enlistment Date 1:7 Aug 1943
Release Date 1:13 Oct 1946

Obituary:
Witt, Wilmer E. "Bill"
Wilmer Witt, 92, Appleton, died peacefully at home on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. He was born on Sept. 28, 1916, in Appleton, the son of the late Edward and Meta (Borchert) Witt. Bill graduated from Lawrence University with a degree in Chemistry, becoming a chemist in Milwaukee. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, in the South Pacific, retiring with a rank of Major. On June 7, 1947, he married Dolores Westgor at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. The couple moved to Appleton where Bill became chief engineer at Fox Tractor and later Koehring Corporation. He had many engineering accomplishments, including several patents for farm and road machinery. Bill enjoyed photography, woodworking and gardening. He was a faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Dolores "Dee" Witt, Appleton; son, Randall (Barbara) Witt, Madison; grandchildren, Julie (David) Umhoefer, Madison; Stephen (Lindsey) Witt, Atlanta, Ga.; and Jennifer Witt, Madison; great-grandson, Jackson Umhoefer; sisters, Marion (Robert) Lathrop, Appleton; and Ardice (James) Prink, Appleton; and his sister-in-law, Phyllis Carey, New London. He is further survived by his nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Wilmer will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 601 E. Glendale Avenue, Appleton. The Rev. Paul Brinkman will be officiating. Committal services with full military honors will take place at Highland Memorial Park in Appleton. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Faith Lutheran Church or the Salvation Army are appreciated.
Wichmann Funeral Home 537 N. Superior St. Appleton 920-739-1231
Online condolences www.wichmannfargo.com

Wilmer married Westgor, Dolores "Dee" 7 Jun 1947, Shawano, Shawano, Wisconsin, USA. Dolores was born 23 Jun 1923, Navarino, Shawano, Wisconsin, USA; died 7 Nov 2017. [Group Sheet]