Charles F. "Chuck" Witte

1929 - 2023

Charles "Chuck" F. Witte

November 11, 1929 - January 17, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Frederick Witte, 93, of Whitehouse, Ohio passed away January 17, 2023, from complications of prostate cancer. He was born November 11, 1929 in Waterville, Ohio, the only child of the late Richard and Mildred (Krout) Witte. He married Janis Sullivan on December 16, 1950 and she survives in Whitehouse, Ohio.

Chuck was a 1947 graduate of Waterville High School and went on to obtain his Bachelor's degree in Business from Miami University in 1951. He was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Chuck served his country proudly in the United States Army, Quartermaster Corps Korean War and the Ohio National Guard. Chuck owned and operated A-W Insurance from 1959-1995.

He was a longtime member of Hope United Methodist Church, 70 year member of the Grand Lodge of Masons and the Whitehouse Legion. He was a founding member of the Waterville Golf League that his sons and grandsons still play in today. For over 40 years he served as a volunteer on the Whitehouse Fire Department where he was president from 1970-1989. He was an Outstanding Anthony Wayne Athletic Booster.

He was not only preceded in death by his parents but also by his grandson, Tyler Yoder and his brother in law, Jack Sullivan.

Along with his wife of 72 years, Janis, Chuck is survived by his children, Jenni (Tim) Yoder of Whitehouse, Ohio, Jack (Cathy) Witte of Whitehouse, Ohio, Kirk (Michelle) Witte of Maumee, Ohio, and Karla Witte of Walnut Creek, California; 11 grandchildren, Ryan (Nissa) Yoder, Kyle (Jamie) Yoder, Kory (Erin) Yoder, Lynze (John) Ballay, Charlie Witte, Kelly (Max) Haberkorn, AJ Witte, Robert (Katie) Witte, Michael Witte, Emily Witte; and 14 great-grandchildren.

The 72 years, Jan and Chuck, were married were not always easy, but they approached difficulties as a united front! They loved unconditionally. They traveled the world and found a second home in Maui, Hawaii where they wintered for 21 years. Chuck could talk to anyone and included all. He was accepting of everyone's differences and had a network of loyal friends. He knew how to work hard and play hard. He never hesitated to drop a sarcastic comment and follow it with his knowing smile. There will only be one Chuck Witte.

We appreciate the loving guidance we received from Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Special thanks to Nancy, Kathy, Libby, Pat, and Legend Laurie for loving and caring for Chuck.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Hope United Methodist Church, 10610 Waterville St., Whitehouse, Ohio 43571. A Bell Service will be conducted by the Whitehouse Fire Department at 4:00. His funeral service will be held Monday, January 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Pastor Warren Clifton will officiate. Additional visitation will be held Monday morning at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held at Whitehouse Cemetery where full military honors and a Fireman's Last Alarm Service will be rendered. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Peinert-Dunn Funeral Home in Whitehouse, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Hope United Methodist Church, The Whitehouse Firemen's Association, Whitehouse Legion Post 384 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

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