Donald Witte

DONALD "DON" WITTE Don Witte, 90, longtime resident of Atlantic and formerly of Anita, passed away unexpectedly, at Veterans Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Donald William Witte was born the son of Henry and Louise (Wahe) Witte on September 26, 1919 in Exira, Iowa. He grew up attending school in Anita and graduated from Anita High School. He served as a sergeant in the Army during WWII and was awarded the Good Conduct, Bronze Arrowhead and the Meritorious Unit Awards. He farmed in the Anita area; worked for the railroad, Meadow Gold and Joyce-Fullerton Lumber; and was self employed as a carpenter. Don was married to Barbara Ann Geiger in Marysville, Missouri on September 26, 1957. The couple was blessed with a daughter, Janis. He was a member of the VFW and the Anita Amvets. He enjoyed woodworking, bingo, talking with folks and telling of his war experiences. His survivors include his wife Barbara; his daughter Janis Boggs of Atlantic; his sister-in-law Irene Witte; grandchildren, Donald Boggs and Lisa Swolley of Atlantic, Laura Boggs of Atlantic, David Boggs of Atlantic, Barbara Boggs of Atlantic; and great grandchildren, Johnathon Kobs, Theresa Sutton, Miranda Yarrington, Devin Boggs and Levi Swolley. He was preceded by his Mother and Father; his brothers, Mike, Gerald, Ray, George and John; sisters, Leona and Florence; and son-in-law Lawrence Boggs.Funeral InformationIN REMEMBRANCEDonald "Don&" William WitteBorn September 26, 1919 in Exira, IowaENTERED INTO RESTSeptember 30, 2009At the age of 90 years and 4 daysFUNERAL SERVICETuesday, October 6, 2009One Thirty o"clock in the Afternoon Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic, IowaOFFICIATINGPastor Dick KrambeckUnited Methodist ChurchCumberland, Iowa and Pine Grove, Iowa MUSICAL SELECTIONS"Peace In The Valley&""Grampa Tell Me Bout The Good Old Days&""The Old Rugged Cross&""On The Wings Of A Snow White Dove&"MILITARY SERVICESBy Anita American Legion Post 210 FLOWER COMMITTEEKaren and Les BoggsLUNCHEONDon"s family invites friends to join them for a luncheon at the Eagles Lodge, at 307 Walnut Street, following the service For area church and cemetery directions, please click here:Church DirectionsCemetery Directions