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Gerald Witman Obituary

GERALD C. WITMAN SR., 62, OF OLEY Gerald C. Witman Sr., 62, of Oley, husband of Ruth J. (Himmelreich) Witman, passed away on Monday at home. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Carl F. and Lillie (Steiff) Witman. Gerald worked as a maintenance supervisor for Boyertown Foundry Co. for 36 years, retiring in 2012. He was a life member of the Reading Motorcycle Club and the Harleys Owner Group National Chapter and Deer Lake Chapter, and the American Motorcycle Assoc. He was also a member of the Boyertown Orioles F.O.O. #22, the Keystone Fire CO No. 1 in Bechtelsville, Gabelsville Athletic Assoc. and the Pike Twp. Sportsman's Assoc. Surviving with his wife of 45 years is daughter, Waynette M. Wanamaker, wife of Stanley, of Temple; son, Gerald C. Witman Jr., husband of Jeanne E., of Fleetwood; sister, Shirley R. Levengood, wife of Neil, of Boyertown, and seven grandchildren. Along with his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, James C. Witman. A funeral service will be Friday, 7 p.m. at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 1020 E. Phila. Ave., Gilbertsville, with Rich Grill officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at Berks County Memorial Gardens, Fleetwood. For those wishing to process to the cemetery with the family on Saturday, please be at the funeral home by 8 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gerald's name to the Oley Ambulance Company, 11Lynx Drive, PO Box 381, Oley, PA 19547-0381. View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Mercury from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2012.

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Ernie Werstler

June 7, 2013

Ruth, I am shocked to read this just now. Jerry was one of the good guys. I will remember the mornings he would stop at the Body Works when I worked there and we would just talk. You and your family are in my thoughts.

mike wallace

December 15, 2012

Im so sorry he will be missed

November 12, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God guide you in the future.

November 3, 2012

I am sorry to read of the loss of Gerald Witman as a result of this terrible storm. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Perry & Gail Good

November 3, 2012

Ruth, we were so deeply saddened and shocked to hear about Gerry. We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad and difficult time.

Love,
Perry & Gail Good

Shirley Levengood

November 2, 2012

I was lucky to have two of the best brothers any sister could have and I miss them both

Sandy & Dean Marsteller

November 2, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will remember the "old days" and the fun we had with you guys @ the club. Our thoughts are with you. Sandy & Dean

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Peter Nimmerichter

November 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Gerald's family and friends in their time of mourning. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead, and may Gerald ride in the clouds for eternity. Rest in peace my brother, for you will not be forgotten.

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Patricia Zweizig

November 2, 2012

My deepest Sympathy to my neice Jeanne & her family & Shirley who I remember from Oley Valley High School.
My prayers are with you all at this time.
Pat

November 1, 2012

Ruth, my deepest sympathy to you during this tragic time.. Know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Becki Donahue (Sheperak)

Larry & Deb Gery

November 1, 2012

We are shocked and tremendously saddened by this terrible loss. Hugs to you, Ruth and all of your families. We will not forget our good times and many laughs.

November 1, 2012

RuthAnn My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Darlene(Tuttie) Updegrove

Debbie and Steve Tyler

November 1, 2012

I was shocked and saddened by your unexpected loss. You have my deepest sympathy at this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

Lisa Buday

November 1, 2012

We can never truly understand why good people are taken from us too soon. My thoughts are prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I hope happy memories provide some comfort.

JoAnn (Zornek) Ross

November 1, 2012

Ruth,Waynette,Jerry & families, I am so very sorry for this tragedy that lead to the loss of Jerry. We had lots of fun in the past. He will be missed by all.
Love,

Judy Breault

November 1, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time!

Barb Bieleski

November 1, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss.We had some awesome times camping together.Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.

Melissa Meyers (Moyer)

November 1, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to the family of Jerry. He was a good friend of the family and a former co-worker of mine. He will be greatly missed.

Lisa Schrum

November 1, 2012

Words can't describe my sympathy, what a horrible freak accident. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family through this difficult time

Joelle Berkel

November 1, 2012

So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Deb Berg

November 1, 2012

Another one of my family in heaven. If you see Connie and Dad give them big hug from me. Love you and will miss you.

Sally & Dottie

October 31, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers with Waynette & family.

Joy Lutz

October 31, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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