Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home - Dyer
Dyer, Indiana
Jun 28, 1945 – Apr 13, 2024
Bert Witvoet, Jr., age 78, of Crete, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Beloved husband of June Witvoet, nee Robinson. Loving father of Wayne (Kathy) Witvoet and Debbie (John) Lotton. Devoted grandfather of Candice (Jake) Gurtler, Jonathan (Jessica) Lotton, Tiffany (Josh) Blackburn, Nickolas Witvoet, Ryan (Dylan) Witvoet, Brad Witvoet, Gage Witvoet and great-grandfather of Hunter, Evie, and Allie Siebert; Jaxson Blackburn; Vivian, Genevieve, Violette, and Remington Lotton; Emerick and Zephan Gurtler. Dear brother of the late John (Audrey) Witvoet and the late Marcella (Alan) Winter. Kind uncle to several nieces and nephews.
For 40 years Bert was in the Wholesale and Retail produce business as owner of Village Farmstand and Garden Center in South Holland, IL.
He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN with services conducted by Rev. Fred DeJong. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Crown Point Christian School (https://www.crownpointchristian.org/) or Illiana Christian High School (https://www.illianachristian.org/). For more information, please contact 219-322-7300 or sign our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com
June, we are so sorry for your loss! Praying for God’s loving arms to hold you tight!
Dave and Willow VandenBerg
April 20, 2024 | Fennville, MI | Neighbor
I grew up with Bert and went to grammar school together. Spent many days candling eggs with him for his dad. Played little league and Babe Ruth baseball together. Peddled eggs door to door with him on Saturday mornings. Great times to remember. So sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers are with June and the family.
Al Voss
April 20, 2024 | St. John, IN | Friend
Kathy and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you
Neil and Kathy Verhagen
April 20, 2024 | Classmate
Bert was our awesome cottage neighbor! Fond memories of many long summer days talking with Bert and June on their deck-and him sharing a ripe tomato or two! They both will always have a special place in our hearts! We will miss you, Bert, and looking forward when we’re all reunited again in heaven some day! June, our continued prayers and love to you and all your wonderful family! Scott and Lori
Lori Bouwman
April 17, 2024 | Zeeland, MI | Friend
My first job was at Village Farmstand. Bert and June were always very kind and full of knowledge. I have many fond memories of working there. My condolences to all his family.
Kris
April 15, 2024 | South Holland, IL
Bert, was the best man at my wedding to Marcie Witvoet(Bert's sister) in September 1968. I(Alan Winter) was from London, England and was staying at their parents house on Cottage Grove in South Holland. During that summer, which was an eventful time ( Democratic convention downtown Chicago and the riots), I spent many afternoons at Bert and June's home also in South Holland. Bert and June were really supportive of me and my upcoming marriage.
Over the next few years, we lived...
alan winter
April 15, 2024 | Los Alamitos, CA | Family
