Lawrence Witter

1928 - 2023

Lawrence (Larry) was born June 6, 1928 in Akron, Ohio and passed away January 7, 2023 at the age of 94 in Novato, California. He was the oldest of 4 brothers, who gave him the nickname "Bud." His brother James lives in Santa Barbara, Jack and Phillip from Ohio are deceased. On August 16, 1952 Lawrence married his high school sweetheart Jean Hathaway. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary before her passing in 2014.Lawrence graduated from Ohio State University Dental School in 1953 and served as a Dentist in the USAF at Hamilton AFB. His dental practice was located in the Marina District of San Francisco. He was the past President of the Marina Lions Club and American Society of Preventive Dentistry, California Chapter. Lawrence was the father to 3 children, David Witter (Leigh Ann) of Novato, Katharine Witter of Petaluma, and Robert Witter who passed away in 2019. Larry has three grandchildren, Michael (Shayna), Leslie and John Witter and great-grandchildren Ryleigh and Dean Witter.Lawrence was interested in nutrition, physical fitness and a variety of educational and cultural venues in the City of San Francisco. As a member of the Dolphin Club, he swam Alcatraz to Aquatic Park and the Golden Gate Span, without a wetsuit. He participated in numerous PAAU sponsored distance running events, including the Dipsea, Bay to Breakers and several marathons, including Pike's Peak. As an adult supervisor with the Marinwood Rangers, he was awarded the Alonzo Stagg medal for fitness after completing a 50 mile single day hike.As assistant scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 27, HAFB, he led hikes on Mt. Whitney, Mt. Shasta. Half Dome, and California Mission to Mission trek from San Rafael to Sonoma. He sought to build and maintain character through self-discipline.Lawrence loved to be busy from sun up to sun down and had a tremendous amount of creative energy. His pride and joy was caring for his family, various projects around his house, and community. Living in California and the Bay Area was his dream come true.