Falco Laurens WITKAMP

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Falco WITKAMP Obituary

WITKAMP, Falco Laurens age 60, of Clearwater, died on Saturday, March 30, 2013. Falco was born on Dec. 16, 1952, in The Netherlands, and emigrated to the U.S. with his family in 1960. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School (Tennessee) in 1971, Eckerd College in 1975; he earned his MBA from UNC Chapel Hill in 1979, and received a doctoral fellowship to Duke. Falco was the owner and president of STM Industries, an architectural fiberglass manufacturing company in Oldsmar, at the time of his death. Previously, Falco worked in advertising and brand management for more than 30 years. Falco was proud to have served on the board of the American Cancer Society, and to have been a Rotarian. Falco was a lifelong sailor and most recently completed the 2012 Regata del sol al sol from St. Petersburg to Isla Mujeres, Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Darby Suess Witkamp; his sons, Erik Laurens Witkamp (Alexandra), John F. Suess IV and Adam G. Suess (Michelle); his father, Martin Witkamp; his sister, Els Witkamp Reed (Thomas); numerous nieces & nephews. Falco was preceded in death by his mother, Gerda Postma Witkamp in 2006. Memorial Service will be Saturday, April 6, 2 pm at The Turner Street Dock, 3 Turner St, Clearwater. Dr. Douglas Welpton will be officiating. This service will be a celebration of Falco's life and all family & friends are invited to attend. Guests will be received at the family home immediately following. Parking at First United Methodist Church Clearwater. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society are suggested.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Apr. 4, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Falco WITKAMP

13 Entries

Darby

August 14, 2022

Still missing you! XOXOXO

April 5, 2013

our prayers are with you darby and family.may you feel the love of christ around you.only God helps us to endure all things,love you,
roy and debbie bennett

April 5, 2013

Darby and family. Please accept my sincere condolences for your losss. I can only images the sorrow and pain you all feel. Know that you are in my heart and prayers...Sandra Clark

Cindy Fenley-Weber

April 5, 2013

Darby, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. May your precious memories help you through the days ahead. Love ya. Cindy Fenley-Weber

Kelley Tartaro

April 5, 2013

My deepest sympathies go out to Darby and the family.

Flipper

April 4, 2013

I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side,
spreads His white sails to the moving breeze and starts
for the blue ocean. He is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch Him until, at length, Him hangs like a speck
of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.

Then, someone at my side says, "There, He is gone"

Gone where?

Gone from my sight. That is all. He is just as large in mast,
hull and spar as he was when he left your side.
And, he is just as able to bear his load of living freight to his destined port.

His diminished size is in me -- not in His.
And, just at the moment when someone says, "There, His is gone,"
there are other eyes watching Him coming, and other voices
ready to take up the glad shout, "Here he Comes

My you family fine Comfort

Fred + Christine Jannino

April 4, 2013

Our deepest and sincere condolences to Darby and the entire Witkamp family on the loss of Falco. Our prayers are with you at this time,

Jim Poston

April 4, 2013

Please know you are in our thoughts during this difficult time. Falco was always a gracious host and we are so pleased to have had the opportunity for our paths to have crossed and our lives enriched by our time with him.

Randy Fenley

April 4, 2013

My condolences and sincere sympathy to Darby and the Witkamp family. Keeping you all in thought and prayer in the coming days ahead. God bless.

Lou Hidu

April 4, 2013

I still think of Falco as he was in our Eckerd College days, always running full steam ahead. Though we had only stayed in touch intermittently over the years, there are connections made in youth that last a lifetime. I find it ironic that he choose to settle in Clearwater, and after 42 years in St Pete, this year I choose to settle in his hometown of Oak Ridge. While I never had the opportunity to meet you, Darby, my heart and sympathies go out to you and to his children and father. I took the liberty of sharing your Facebook postings with our mutual Eckerd College friends. Blessed be.

Renee Jones

April 4, 2013

Jefferson Bank of Florida will miss Falco.

Guy Stephens

April 4, 2013

I worked with Falco several years and he was a valued friend and brilliant co-worker. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Peace be with you.

Sheila Buchert

April 4, 2013

I can't believe Falco is gone. My heart is heavy. He was an amazing person...kindhearted, smart, witty, caring...and a committed and passionate volunteer for the American Cancer Society. He was instrumental in the ACS' relationship with the Florida Department of Citrus and credited with developing the Society's first cause-related marekting partnership. You will be deeply missed, Falco.

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