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     Agnes Matilda Wittler was born on 24 April 1924 at Ft. Jennings, Putnam Co., OH. She married Joseph Wendall Fusselman, son of Laurel Ottis Fusselman and Leota G. Sonner, on 7 September 1946, no children. Agnes Matilda Wittler died on 17 May 2000 at Lima, Allen Co., OH, at age 76 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Agnes M. Wittler Fusselman, 76, died at 3:26 p.m., May 17, 2000, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born April 24,1924, in Fort Jennings to Joseph and Mary Schulte Wittler. On Sept. 7,1946, she married Joseph W. Fusselman, who died Aug. 23, 1987. Her close friend and companion, Paul Burgei, survives in Ottoville.

Mrs. Fusselman retired as office manager from S.S. Kresge's Warehouse and had worked as a secretary, both at Baer Field, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Altar Rosary Society, and had been a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bluffton, Ind.

Survivors also include four sisters, Alvera (Norb) Stippich of Lima, Alma (Ed) Schnipke of Ottawa and Alice (Justin) Wannemacher and Sylvia (Bill) Horstman, both of Ottoville.

She was preceded in death by a brother Albert Wittler; and two sisters, Irene Wittler and Eleanor Wittler-Gordon.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Sylvan Obergfell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Fort Jennings.

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will be held at 8 p.m., and until time of services Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church building and or the charity of the donor's choice.

She was buried in May 2000 at St. Joseph Cemetery, Ft. Jennings, Putnam Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 85992317.

     Fredrick Wittwer was born on 3 April 1840 at Switzerland. He married Mary Ann Stalder on 19 April 1868. Fredrick Wittwer died on 1 January 1909 at age 68. He was buried in January 1909 at Wild Rose Cemetery, Richardson Co., NE, Findagrave #45135685.

     Robert William Wittwer was born on 1 March 1930 at Monroe, Adams Co., IN. He married Virginia Dale Farlow, daughter of Mac Cress Farlow and Maisie Twilight Cassell, on 4 November 1958 at Coldwater, Branch Co., MI. Robert William Wittwer died on 18 September 2012 at Bluffton, Wells Co., IN, at age 82 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Source: Walker & Glancy Funeral Home

Robert W. Wittwer, 82, of Bluffton, IN, passed away at 12:20 PM on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at River Terrace Estates in Bluffton, IN.

He was born on Saturday, March 01, 1930, in Adams County, IN. He married Virginia Farlow on Tuesday, November 04, 1958 in Coldwater, Michigan.

Mr. Wittwer was a graduate of Berne high school. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War Conflict. Mr. Wittwer was the former owner of Wittwer Auto Sales in Bluffton and also worked at Case Trucking, Hoosier Condensery, Kaade Motors and Larry Hiday Motors all of Bluffton.

He had been a member of the Grover Sheets American Legion Post #111 of Bluffton for over 50 years. Mr. Wittwer had been a lifetime resident of the Berne and Bluffton areas.

Survivors Include: Wife - Virginia D. (Farlow) Wittwer, Bluffton, IN and Brother - Joe L. Wittwer, Berne, IN.

He was preceded in death by:

Father - Jesse Dale Wittwer, Mother - Blanche (Lanning) Wittwer and Step Daughter - Stephanie Albertson.

Mausoleum entombment will be held at the convenience of the family at Covington Memorial Gardens in Fort Wayne. Military Rites will be conducted at the graveside.

Preferred memorials: Bluffton Animal Shelter 1613 W. Cherry St. Bluffton, IN 46714

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

He was buried in September 2012 at Covington Memorial Gardens, Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN, Findagrave #97414132.

     Salome Agnes Wittwer was born on 21 December 1895. She was the daughter of Fredrick Wittwer and Mary Ann Stalder. Salome Agnes Wittwer married Wayne W. Windle, son of Joseph Windle and Anna Belle Price, circa 1919. Salome Agnes Wittwer died on 8 August 1967 at age 71.

     Charles Stover Witwer was born on 22 December 1890.¹ He was the son of Edward C. Witwer and Rose Gertrude Stover.¹ Charles Stover Witwer died on 24 July 1892 at age 1.¹

     Edward C. Witwer was born on 1 February 1866.¹ He was the son of George Witwer and Elizabeth Studebaker.¹ Edward C. Witwer married Rose Gertrude Stover, daughter of Charles Moomaw Stover and Sarah Stull.¹ Occupation: Purchasing agent, Studebaker Corporation.¹ Edward C. Witwer died on 1 February 1921 at age 55.¹

     Edwin C. Witwer was born on 6 January 1904.¹ He was the son of Edward C. Witwer and Rose Gertrude Stover.¹

     Elizabeth Witwer was born circa 1744 at Lancaster Co., PA. She married Jacob Stauffer, son of Mathias Stauffer and Anne Oberholtzer, circa 1770 at Lancaster Co., PA.

     Ellis Witwer married Helen Grace Robinson, daughter of Melancthon S. Robinson and Naomi Agnes Stover, on 28 June 1909, No children.¹ Ellis Witwer lived in 1926 at Denver, CO.¹

     George Witwer married Elizabeth Studebaker.¹

     Sarah Gertrude Witwer was born on 26 January 1896.¹ She was the daughter of Edward C. Witwer and Rose Gertrude Stover.¹

     Norman Walter Witzke was born on 29 January 1925 at Ireton, Sioux Co., IA. He began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy. He died on 24 February 2004 at Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, at age 79

Obituary -- Norman Walter Witzke, father of Charles Witzke

Norman Walter Witzke, of St. James, passed away Feb. 24, 2004, at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center at the age of 79.

Norman Walter Witzke was born on Jan. 29, 1925, in Ireton, Iowa, to Rudolf and Hedwig Witzke.

He was united in marriage to Mary Marie Souders on Nov. 27, 1948, and to this union two sons were born. Norman served his country proudly in the Navy during World War II. He worked for 20 years with International Shoes and 17 years at Schweitzer Manufacturing.

Norman Walter Witzke was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Elmer and Luther Witzke, and sister Linda Vogt.

Norman Walter Witzke will be sadly missed by his wife of 55 years, Mary Marie Souders, of St. James; children Charles and wife Kathleen Witzke, of Edwardsville, Illinois, and David Lee Witzke, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; grandchildren Lark Ellen, Barbara Madonna, Angela Marie, Miranda Lynn, Serena Suzette, Amber Marie, Morgan Olympia and Charles Ryan; great-grandchildren Mason K., Andrew J., Brittany M. and Tyler T; many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Services for Norman Walter Witzke will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2004 at the James and Gahr Chapel in St. James with Rev. Jerry Baumann officiating. Music will be provided by Connie and Hal Rhea. Interment will be in the Ozark Memorial Gardens with a full military service.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today (Feb. 26) at the James and Gahr Chapel in St. James.

Memorials are suggested to the Diabetes Association. Cards are available at any James and Gahr location.

All arrangements are under the direction of James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James.

He was buried in February 2004 at Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #48294918.

     Kenneth A. Wix was born on 12 June 1929. He married Marjorie J. Semler, daughter of John Henry Semler and Florence Catherine Andrews, on 24 November 1951. Kenneth A. Wix died on 14 April 1996 at Clark Co. (probably), OH, at age 66 Dates per SSDI, last residence Medway.

     Christina Woehlenhaupt married John Simon Seebach.

     Beatrice Woehnker was born on 7 October 1907 at Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She married Ervin Albert Schieferstein on 24 July 1924 at Indiana, Beatrice remarried to William N. Sturm on 15 OCT 1932. She remarried to Larry W. Morgan on 9 DEC 1938.

     Cornelius Woellms was born on 11 September 1879 at Germany.¹ He married Auguste Gross. Cornelius Woellms lived on 7 January 1920 at 902 North College Street, Bloomington, McLean Co., IL, Boiler worker for the railroad.¹ He died on 10 March 1963 at Normal, McLean Co., IL, at age 83. He was buried in March 1963 at Park Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bloomington, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #44922076.

     Erna Martha Woellms was born on 2 September 1904 at Germany.² She was the daughter of Cornelius Woellms and Auguste Gross.¹ Erna Martha Woellms married Andrew Basil Windle, son of William Grant Windle and Martha Rosette Bruner. Erna Martha Woellms and Andrew Basil Windle were divorced before April 1940. Erna Martha Woellms died on 23 February 1998 at age 93. She was buried in February 1998 at Hersman Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Brown Co., IL, Findagrave #161733268.

     George Henry Wofford was born on 17 October 1899 at Brazil, Gibson Co., TN. He married Dorothy G. Ferguson. George Henry Wofford died on 25 April 1997 at St. Louis, MO, at age 97.

     Betha W. Wogahn was born on 1 March 1899 at Bourbon Co., KS. She married John Lewis Gibler, son of Willis Lewis Gibler and Mabel Isabel McNish, on 15 February 1922 at Ft. Scott, Bourbon Co., KS. Betha W. Wogahn died on 19 February 1996 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS, at age 96. She was buried on 23 February 1996 at Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, Douglas Co., KS.

     Harriette Lucille Wogaman was born on 27 March 1913 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. She married Charles Beckett. Harriette Lucille Wogaman died on 17 May 1998 at Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 85. She was buried in May 1998 at Ellerton Cemetery, Moraine, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #79647757.

     Albert Harold Woitzel was born in 1911 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of William F. Woitzel and Ida (?)¹ Albert Harold Woitzel married Margaret Londa Vanhellen, daughter of Charles Willis Vanhellen and Ermille Margaret Graebner, in 1939. Albert Harold Woitzel died circa 1998.

     William F. Woitzel was born in June 1885 at Lucas Co. (probably), OH.¹ He married Ida (?) circa 1910.

     Annie Wolbert was born circa 1861 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co. (probably), PA.² She was the daughter of Francis A. Wolbert and Elizabeth Hagey.¹

     Carrie Wolbert was born on 25 July 1869 1870 census age shows 2 -- birth year may have been 1868.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry P. Wolbert and Catherine Hagey.¹

     Catherine Wolbert was born circa 1855.¹ She was the daughter of Henry P. Wolbert and Catherine Hagey.¹ Catherine Wolbert married John Dobbins.² Catherine Wolbert died on 20 October 1916.²

     Charles Joseph Wolbert married Elizabeth Baker.¹

     Edwin Wolbert was born circa 1859.¹ He was the son of Henry P. Wolbert and Catherine Hagey.¹

     Elizabeth Wolbert was born on 7 September 1853 at Camden, NJ.¹ She was the daughter of Henry P. Wolbert and Catherine Hagey.¹ Elizabeth Wolbert married James Miller on 4 July 1877.¹ Elizabeth Wolbert lived in 1922 at Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA, Wrote to George F. B. Wanger:

"Since 1884 or Good Omnipotent God's 1st Millennial year, I am a member of the Church Triumphant, in the World Above, through the Grace of His absolute Holiness."¹

     Elizabeth Wolbert was born circa 1852 at New Jersey.¹ She was the daughter of Francis A. Wolbert and Elizabeth Hagey.¹

     Elmer Wolbert was born circa 1861.¹ He was the son of Henry P. Wolbert and Catherine Hagey.¹