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Val John Wittner
1948 - 2016
Val John Wittner
1948 - 2016
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BORN
1948
DIED
2016
Val Wittner Obituary
Val served in the United States Navy, and retired after 32 years as a Sergeant from the Detroit Police. He loved to fish and spend time with his family.
On August 18, 1972 he married Ann Blankenbach in Detroit, Michigan and she survives.
Other survivors include his children, Leslie Johnson, Melanie Wittner, William Wittner; seven grandchildren, Sean, Gavin, Caitlin, Nicholas, Christopher, Collin, Henry; two sister, Rita Kenney, Ann (Tom) Chirco; brother in law, Jerry Hess.
Val was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Hess and a brother in law Harry Kenney.
Visitation will be held on Sunday November 6, 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores. Val will lie in state on Monday at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope, St. Clair Shores. Memorial Donations can be made to Disabled Veterans of America.
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Charles Kudla
April 1, 2017
Just learned of this recently. Val and I worked together many times at old #15. Great guy and good man. Not much more to say other than, "It's gonna take some time, this time, to get myself in shape." He is missed and extreme condolences are rendered. RIP, my friend.
Pauline Homann
November 8, 2016
MY thoughts and prays go out to Ann Marie, Rita,and Annie. Your lose is felt by so many. Peace and Love.
JoE Cascio3
November 6, 2016
Melanie I am sorry for the loss of your father, although I never met Val, I do get to see the qualities of compassion, hard-working,enduring daughter that he raised and influenced, Val will truly the Missed
Me and my grandpa
Caitlin Wittner
November 6, 2016
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Caitlin Wittmer
November 6, 2016
Grandpa was such an amazing person. He will always be in my heart and never forgotten. We had so many memories together and I'm so proud to call him my grandpa , I was his only granddaughter.. I know he's looking down and smiling
- Caitlin Wittner
Len Montie
November 5, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, Ann! You know that I worked with Val for many years, at #15, #9 and until I retired from #7. We were good friends for many years. Don't know how we lost contact...
November 5, 2016
I will miss him a lot , he was my neighbor who was always there for anything , good things as well as not so good , he was my 2 sons mentor sharing his experience hunting and fishing with them, when my son's mother died he was there, the first Christmas after she was gone he came over knocked on my front door and gave each a good fellow Christmas package which still brings tears to my eyes , he was my best man when I got married, I could write several more pages of things we shared , but the most important, he was my best and dearest friend. Val, thank you and may God be with you, John, John IV, and Scott Kacir
Jeff Hess
November 5, 2016
Dear Aunt Ann, Leslie, Melanie and Will;
My condolences to your families on the loss of Uncle Val. I will be thinking of you and the times we had together. I hope the happy memories you have will help in your time of grief.
November 5, 2016
November 4, 2016
Ann and Family,
Please accept our condolences for your loss. He was part of Academy Class 72D and a good friend.I hadn't seen him for awhile but he was always someone in my memory, may he rest in peace now that this life is done.
William and Ann Pridemore
Reesa Steelman
November 4, 2016
Leslie, we are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Sending you love and prayers.
Love,
Reesa and Robert Steelman
john
November 4, 2016
Val and I had many occasions to work together out of # 15 and # 9. He was one officer you could always count on to back you and he would always have your back. He also taught everything me about working the cell block. I'll miss you buddy for you are out of pain and in a much better place.
Kurt Gabalis
November 4, 2016
I worked with Val during the late 70"s & early 80". He was a great partner and a truly loyal, loyal friend. We did not see each other for the past few years but I always thought about Val and Ann and the kids. I should have made time to spend some time with Val. My condolences to the family. I will be out of town for one week starting Sat Nov 5th. Sorry to miss the funeral.
Sam sabolovich
November 4, 2016
Ann and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on Val's passing. He will forever be in my fondest memories of our time spent together in the 70's and early 80's.
Val as well as all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
David & Dorothy Damm
November 4, 2016
Our Sympathy to Rita, Ann Marie and family. You have been through so much. We will keep you in our prayers.
Dale,Carol, Ryan Hankey
November 4, 2016
A friend, and for a few years a partner. Our condolences to the family from all of us who knew him. I haven't seen Val in a while but always considered him a good friend. R.I.P , my friend.
Jerry Hess
November 3, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family of my brother-in-law Val. He has been part of my life for over 50 years and will be missed.
God speed Val, you are with your parents, sister Joyce and brother-in-law Harry now
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