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Frederick Witt Obituary
Frederick L. Witt, died Nov. 30, 2007, at Pennswood Village in Newtown, Bucks County, PA. He was born in Oak Park, IL, and graduated in 1939 from University of Rochester. For 60 years he was the loving husband of Betty V. Witt, nee Becker (deceased). He began a long career with Scott Paper Company in Industrial Relations and retired in 1980 as its first Vice President of Human Resources. Fred was an active member of the Episcopal Church. He was an avid sports fan and photographer. His many other interests included woodworking, travel, music and horticulture. Fred was loved by his family. He is survived by his three children: Carol Witt Garnett (Charles Gill), Pamela Witt Porter (James L. Porter) and Thomas Roy Witt (Consuelo Bedoya-Witt); nine grandchildren: Matthew and Andrew Garnett, Alyson Porter (Eli Torgeson), Kathryn and Kimberly Porter, Laura and Thomas Witt and Alexandra and Derrick Bedoya-Skoog; and two great-grandchildren: Carsten and Piia Torgeson. Fred will always be remembered for his generous spirit, wonderful sense of humor and above all, his devotion to his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0361. A memorial service will be held at Pennswood Village (date to be announced).
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don evans
December 13, 2007
Dear Tom, So sorry to hear the news. Bob Hutchison was kind enough to call me and let me know of your loss. Even though we are all now of an age where this is to be expected, it does not make it any easier. Please accept my condolences and extend them to all of your family.
Warm Wishes,
Don
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