Edwardsville, Illinois
In memoriamDr. Gertraude Christa Wittig, professor emerita of biological sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, died March 2, 2011 in Vienna, Austria while seeking medical treatment.She was born October 4, 1928 in Glauchau, Saxony, Germany, the only child of Heinrich and Ella...
Read MoreI was a student of Dr. Wittig while attending SIUE, and upon my graduation, she showed me the great kindness by awarding me her Ollie Mae Science Award and Scholarship.. She was a brilliant and wonderful woman. Rest in Christ Jesus.
Dr. Herbert Hawes
July 19, 2025
I worked in the Biology Dept with Dr Wittig - she was a very supportive faculty member. I remember her with great fondness.
Sandy Thomas
September 25, 2013 | Edwardsville, IL
Dr. Wittig was one of the most inspirational and memorable professors I had at SIUE. She gave me knowledge and confidence, I am saddened by her passing.
Eric Curry
September 21, 2013 | Edwardsville, IL
