Richard M. Wittig
Richard M. Wittig, 92, passed away on July 28, 2015. Born on August 13, 1922 in Buffalo, NY. After moving to Cleveland Hts, he met and married Janice (nee Sowers), who preceded him in death after 68 years of marriage.
Richard served in the U.S. Army, 3rd Infantry Division, as a Combat Engineer in WWII. He was an OT at various hospitals before becoming a Resident Counselor for the Lutheran church. He was an avid volunteer on the Steamship Mather, at the Museum of Natural History and Metroparks.
Loving father of Doug(Beverly), Gary(Martine), and Barb Ridel(Jim). Brother of Anna May Schultz (Harold) and Robert Wittig(Fredna). Dear grandfather of Eric, Katherine, Antony, Samuel, and Alexandra.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Divinity Lutheran Church, 11877 Blossom Ave., Parma Heights, at 3PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 23215 Commerce Park #300, Cleveland OH 44122.
Arrangements by Cleveland Cremation.
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It seems like yesterday Mr. Wittig drove Gary and I to Mooney Jr. High on a 25″snow day back in 1966/1967 and taking us to the YMCA in his convertible for a swim during the hot summers in Cleveland. All good memories. Gary, Doug and Barb sure had great parents.
Gary, Martine, Antony and Samuel –
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.