Donald William Witt

Donald William Witt obituary, Worthington, MN

Donald William Witt

Donald Witt Obituary

Visit the Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service – Luverne website to view the full obituary.
DONALD WILLIAM WITT, age 89, of Worthington, died Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Shores of Worthington. He was born September 24, 1936, in Ellsworth, to Herman and Rose (Lenz) Witt. He attended St. Mary Catholic School in Ellsworth.

Don farmed with Bob Jonas before he worked at the Hatchery in Ellsworth. He later moved to Sherburne and Fairmont. He became a resident of the Shores of Worthington in 2024.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellsworth; and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings and Twins.

Don is survived by his sister, Joan McNamara, Hartford, SD; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Marian Witt, Margaret Jonas and Jean Fischer.

A Memorial Mass will be 11 am Monday, January 12 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, in Luverne, officiated by Fr. John Fischer. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in Ellsworth.

Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Luverne, is in charge of arrangements.

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