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Michael Wittman Obituary
Michael graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1963. He earned his associates degree from Penn State University in electrical engineering. He worked as an electrical engineer for Penn State University until his retirement in 1999, after more than 30 years of service with them.
Michael enjoyed spending time with his friends and attending PSU hockey matches. He had a lifelong passion for riding motorcycles and looked forward to fishing with loved ones. He also enjoyed skiing. Some of his favorite times were spent with family at camp and sharing his knowledge of engineering with his children and their spouses, grandchildren, friends, and anyone that needed assistance. He embodied the title "Mr. Fix It" and tended to be the go-to guy when you needed assistance with just about anything mechanical, electrical, etc. He was a kind and generous man that had empathy for those around him. He will forever be loved, cherished, and missed greatly by those that knew him.
Along with his wife, Michael is survived by 2 daughters, Ann Wittman of Bellefonte and Suzanne McLelland and her husband, Ian, of Bellingham, WA; three grandchildren, Sera Clark, Meri Clark, and Emmett McLelland; one brother, John Elroy Wittman; and numerous nephews and nieces that he held closely to his heart.
Along with his parents, Michael was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin "Pike" Wittman and a sister, Barbara Ann Werner.
There will be a gathering of friends and family held this week and for further details, please contact the family or funeral home directly.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Barbara Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc of Centre Hall. To share memories and condolences online, please visit daughenbaughs.com.
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Bill Shaw
January 22, 2026
I met Mike well over 60 years ago. We were both in college together in Altoona. Talk about a great man and lifelong friend. At the college time I had an old BSA
and Mike had a Triumph. I didn´t have much power with my bike and Mike looked at it and suggested an engine overhaul. So, with a long board, we rolled my bike into his mobile home living room and completed an engine rebuild (piston rings, plugs etc). We also rode countless hours all around the Altoona area.
I live in the State College area now and reconnected a while back. We´ve been in touch ever since. I was shocked when I learned that he passed. I didn´t find out till mid January. Like so many others, I considered
him to be a good friend. Anyone that ever knew him was extremely fortunate.
Bill Shaw
Rocco and Beth Petrilli
January 7, 2026
Our prayers are with the family and friends. There was only one Unkel Mike and we will miss his endearing spirit.
Rocco and Beth Petrilli
January 6, 2026
Our prayers are with the family and friends. There is only one Unkel Mike and we will miss his endearingly positive spirit
Kurtis M Sampsel
January 6, 2026
Sorry to hear of Michael's passing, He was a great neighbor and friend. We remember Michael and his wife each riding there BMW Motorcycles. He kept his home immaculate mowing every few days. Gave him a ride in my Camaro and we talked about his nephews wrestling. Karen and I send our condolences to his wife, family and friends.
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Guy Gadowsky
January 5, 2026
Such a wonderful giving kind man, we are going to miss you Mikey, Godspeed,
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