Janice Risher Witte

"Well Done Good and Faithful Servant, Be Thou at Peace" COL (Dr.) John Lucero

I was honored to serve with Jan on The NAEYC Board. She was a natural born leader. Personally and professionally she covered all bases. What a wonderful woman! It was a privilege to teach at Mannheim Elementary School with Dave Witte serving as principal. Dave & Jan Witte were proud parents as they cheered on their sons, Mark & Ryan, at Heidelberg High School events! May Dave, Mark, Ryan, Family & Friends cherish their memories Smile, Marilyn Maness & Family

We will always remember Jan as being dedicated, conscientious and caring, but we love this photo of her from 1988 that also highlights her fun side! She certainly touched countless lives in such a positive way over the years and will never be forgotten. Our sincere condolences to Dave and the family.

Dear Dave and family. I'm so saddened to hear of Jan's passing. We'd not seen each other since Germany in the 80's but we had an amazingly close professional bond that blossomed into a genuine friendship. I'll always remember her unconditional kindness. Jan's beautiful spirit lives on through you.

So many special memories with Jan, both professional and personal. She was a beautiful person gifted with kindness and thoughtfulness for everyone. Her dedication to children of military parents and, later, to her community contributed greatly to their safety and well-being. Jan will be missed very much by all who were fortunate to have known her. Prayers for Jan and her family. "Grief is the price we pay for love". (Spoken by Queen Elizabeth upon the death of her husband, Prince...

Our condolences to the family. We pray that you are comforted by fond memories and the knowledge that her legacy will live on through all the people she has touched around the world.

Dear David and Family, What a terrible loss for you and the world -- Jan filled so many hearts with joy. She had a lasting impact wherever she lived and worked. She had a huge impact on the Pentagon families affected by 9/11, and she also made a difference in all of her home communities and schools, most recently Hendersonville. Her most important and lasting impact is the friendships she made wherever she lived. She made deep, loving friendships that lasted forever. I will always...

Dear David- Max and I are so saddened with the news of Jan´s death and so grateful we got to see both of you in Arizona last year. We wish you heartfelt condolences to you and all your family. Ronnie and Max