Robert Edward Witter

SSG Robert E (Bob) Witter, 62, of Naples, TX passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Robert retired from the United States Army. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a military police officer working with bomb detection dogs. After retiring he received his BA from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in the field of secondary Education. Robert was a published Author, historian and artist; he devoted his time educating and bringing awareness to the public on military history. Robert organized a commemorative march from Gettysburg, PA to the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington DC on March 24-29, 1998. The March was to bring awareness to the 25th anniversary of the last troops to leave South Vietnam, ending America's involvement in the Vietnam War. He was joined in this march by Carl Ploense of Hammond, IN, and Nick Patrick Spencer of Chicago, IL. The United States flag that was presented at the Vietnam Memorial was donated by the Governor of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Ridge. Robert was a lifetime member of the VFW, DAV, and NRA. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Virginia E Witter, his daughter Elizabeth Jane Witter, his beloved horse Ginger and his dogs: Jessie, Pep, Puddin and Mr. Chris, his father Benjamin H. Witter of Naples, TX, his sister and brother --in- law Terry and Steve Lucas of Brashear, TX, and his brother Alan D Witter of Naples, TX. He was preceded in death by his mother Roberta J Witter of Naples, TX. A celebration of life will take place at the VFW Post #1890,5810 US-259, Naples, TX 75568 on Thursday May 21st, 2015 from 5:00pm, for more information call 941-730-0215. Condolences may be made at aCremation.com. In lieu of flowers please donate on his behalf to the Wounded Warrior Project, 10150 Highland Manor Drive #330, Tampa, FL 33610. Phone: 813-804-4096. With the help of the Wounded Warrior Project our loved ones that have served our country may get the help they need to cope with the physical and mental ailments our veterans are struggling with daily.