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John Witwer Obituary

Witwer, John Bruce 84, died July 4, 2013 of congestive heart failure. He is survived by Shirley (Parker) whom Bruce never confirmed, after 62 years, if he had actually married her. He leaves daughter Linda (Witwer) Grubb and husband Dave; son John Bruce Witwer, Jr. and wife Diane (Carrow); and son Paul Witwer. Ten perfect grandchildren, eleven beautiful great grandchildren, sister Donna the Younger, a loving niece and nephew, and two great nephews. Bruce loved his family, Christmas, jazz, and The Ohio State University. If you wish, donations to Pelotonia will be appreciated. All proceeds go to cancer research at OSU. Mail to: Pelotonia, L-3454, Columbus, OH 43260-3454. Services: A celebration will be Saturday, July 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Brandywine Condominiums, in the lobby of building 15593 Bedford Forge Dr., Chesterfield, Mo. Food, drink, and entertainment will happen. Boppchapel.com

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jul. 14, 2013.

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July 22, 2013

An Amazing Softball Manager to have played for and have known for many years. A Hall of Fame Man that is with God, and Stan the Man now. A Great Friend and Mentor we will all miss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with the Witwer Family now and forever. Love from the STUPPY TWINS. Sorry we could not be with your Family Saturday, would of loved to see you all. God Bless all of you.

Tony L

July 17, 2013

Our prayers are with you.

Linda Grubb

July 14, 2013

What a wonderful life I've had as his only daughter. (Ever the optimist at age 84. he called me his 'favorite, OLDEST daughter.") There is a hole in my heart now that he is gone, but I will long cherish the memories of his corny jokes, competitions (yes, a contest about absolutely everything,) our Thanksmas celebrations and his undying LOVE of his sweetheart Shirley and our family.

Melissa O

July 14, 2013

One of the greatest men I have ever met. I was honored and given the privilege of being Bruce's hairdresser. ( even though he didn't have much hair) ;) I got to see him every 3 weeks and enjoyed every minute of him while he was in my chair. What a cool guy! Bruce and Shirley were like a set of grandparents to me that I never had. They treated me as if I was one of their own grandchildren. Bruce Witwer I am blessed to have been a part of your life. May you rest in peace and I know you're in heaven dancing with the angels.

Love your favorite hairdresser,

Melissa O

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