James O. Wittenberg

Wittenberg, James O. Passed away peacefully while under hospice care at his home in Wauwatosa on October 5, 2007 at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 39 years, Caryl Jane Wittenberg (nee Perschbacher). He is survived by his four children; Peggy (Robert P.) Thompson of Hoover, AL; John (Kathy) Wittenberg of Wauwatosa, WI; Mary (Chuck) Browning Bechtold of Naperville, IL; and Todd (Barbara) Wittenberg of Wauwatosa, WI. He is further survived by his grandchildren Melissa (Bill) Hudson, Robert J. Thompson, Christopher Browning, Zachary Browning, Brittany Wittenberg; Charles Bechtold III and Staci Bechtold. He is also survived by his friend and companion of sixteen years, James A. Champagne, and many other relatives and friends. Jim was a lifelong Wauwatosa resident and graduated from Wauwatosa East High School in 1945. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II and went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin in 1950 with a BS degree. Jim married Caryl Jane Perschbacher in 1948. They were members of Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church. While Jim worked in the insurance industry he received numerous Salesman of the Year awards and retired from Church Mutual Insurance Company in 1992. After retiring, he pursued his interests in theatre and traveling. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 9 from 4-7PM. Also visitation on Wednesday, October 10 from 1:30PM until time of Funeral Service at 2:30PM at WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK-CHAPEL OF CHIMES; 13235 W. Capitol Dr; Brookfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Off the Wall Theatre Productions or the charity of the donor's choice. SCHMIDT & BARTELT Funeral and Cremation Services (414) 774-5010 10121 W. North Ave. Wauwatosa