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Doyle Wittler Obituary
FORT JENNINGS – Doyle A. Wittler, 72, died Monday morning, December 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 4, 1948 in Fort Jennings to the late Elmer and Lucille "Lucy" (Kemper) Wittler. On September 2, 1972 he married Doris Hasenkamp, who survives in Fort Jennings.
He is also survived by 4 children: Jeffrey (Joan) Wittler, Laura (Michael) Hutt, Scott (Jennifer) Wittler and Tricia (Aaron) Halker; 7 grandchildren: Ava Wittler, Erin (Brian) McClanahan, Ryan, Connor and Summer Wittler, Lauryn and Jacob Halker; and 2 sisters: Carol (Dave) Giesken and Marilyn (Rodney Oiler) Allen; sisters-in-law: Therese Gasser and Martha (Thomas) Gasser; brothers-in-law: Thomas (Donna) Hasenkamp, James (Angie) Hasenkamp and Kenneth (Mary Kay) Hasenkamp; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Doyle is preceded in death by his step-father: Robert F. Lammers; father-in-law: Paul Hasenkamp; mother-in-law: Bernadette Hasenkamp; brother-in-law: James Gasser; nephew: Michael Gasser; and great-nephew: Daryl Etzkorn.
Doyle retired from General Motors Central Foundry in Defiance, he was a part-time barber at Don's Barber Shop in Fort Jennings for many years. He recently worked part-time at Ron's Hair Care in Delphos. Doyle was maintenance and hall manager at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Jennings. He was a lifetime member of the Ottoville VFW Post 3740 and a lifetime member of the Fort Jennings American Legion Post 715, where he was Post Commander for ten years. He put in a lot of time helping with maintenance at the Fort Jennings American Legion. He had planned many trips over the years for the Fort Jennings American Legion Post 715.
Doyle was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Bronze Star. He thoroughly enjoyed "critiquing" Ohio sports teams and guarding the TV remote. He loved spending time with the grandkids, especially having them help feed his fish in the pond.
Doyle's funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings with Father Charles Obinwa officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with military rites by the Fort Jennings American Legion and Ottoville VFW. A visitation will be Friday, December 18, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township and Saturday 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Due to restrictions regarding COVID-19, masks and social distancing are required upon entering the funeral home and church.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings or Freedom Square 362 N. Water St. Fort Jennings, OH 45844.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com
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Jim & Norma Von Sossan
December 11, 2020
Doris & family sorry for your loss. Doyle was always good spirited and willing to assist me with things in the Church family room. You and Doyle always made the Legion trips enjoyable and entertaining. I always would look forward to the next one. Will miss Doyle. God will give you and family the strenght to get through.
Marjie Jacobs
December 9, 2020
Doris and Family,
I´m so sorry for your loss. I`ve known Doyle most of my life and I have many memories of him from the Legion; especially during the building phase. I contacted our mutual friend Jim Smith from the PTT Journey and he also sends his condolences. We recalled how much fun we had on our prison tour a year ago. Hard to believe. But relish in those memories and let them help sustain you. I´ll keep you in prayer. Marjie Jacobs
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