About
Upcoming Events
Mar
6
Visitation
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
St. Paul’s R.C. Church
209 Washington Street, Delaware City, DE
Send FlowersMar
6
Mass of Christian Burial
12:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s R.C. Church
209 Washington Street, Delaware City, DE
Send FlowersMar
6
Services provided by
Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory - Delaware CityDonald Witte Obituary
Born in Grantsville, WV on June 16, 1942, he was a son of the late Dorsey Witte and Laurel (Bourne) Price. Donald proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He made his career as a millwright machinist at DuPont Co. for 28 years until his retirement.
Deep in his faith, Donald was a devoted member of St. Paul's R.C. Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on classic cars. Most of all, Donald loved making memories with his family.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife, whom he cherished deeply, Helen M. (O'Neill) Witte; and siblings, Warren Witte and Thelma Nichols. He is survived by his children, Donald Witte, Jr. (Djuna), Brian Witte (Jennifer), Keith Witte (Jennifer), and Jenny Vanaskey (Ben); sister, Diane Fetter (Richard); grandchildren, Donald III (Amber), Christopher, Ashley (Dan), Courtlyn, Jared, Madelyn, Mackenzie, Hannah, Grace, and Colin; and great-grandchildren, Easton, Knox, Danny, Beckett, Mia, Maven, Hayes, and Noah.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:45 am until 11: 45 am on Friday, March 6, 2026, at St. Paul's R.C. Church, 209 Washington Street, Delaware City, DE, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 pm. Interment will follow in New St. Paul's Cemetery, Cox Neck Road, Delaware City, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or online by clicking here.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
214 Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE 19706
Make a Donation
in Donald Witte's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
People and places connected with Donald
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Donald's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Donald Witte's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Mar
6
Visitation
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
St. Paul’s R.C. Church
209 Washington Street, Delaware City, DE
Send FlowersMar
6
Mass of Christian Burial
12:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s R.C. Church
209 Washington Street, Delaware City, DE
Send FlowersMar
6
Services provided by
Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory - Delaware City