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Nancy Witt
November 13,1963 - August 28, 2023
GRUNDY CENTER - Nancy Witt, 59, of Grundy Center, passed away August 28, 2023, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital. Nancy was born November 13, 1963, to Warren and Julia (Hilbrant) Witt in Grundy Center.
A graduate of Grundy Center High School and University of Northern Iowa, Nancy had a career in communication, working for State Public Policy Group and SUMO. Nancy was Vice Chair of Iowa Civil Rights Commission and served on the Iowa Judicial Nominating Committee.
Nancy was a prolific reader and loved a good challenge of trivia. She enjoyed playing Jeopardy. Most of all, she enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She was grateful for the care and compassion of the staff at Creekside.
She is survived by brother Chris (Kay) Witt, bonus sisters Carol (Jim) Carroll, Malissa (Matt) Martin and Nieces, Alyssa Christopher, Hanna Christopher, and Cassidy Christopher.
She was preceded in death by parents Warren and Julia Witt.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 9, at Grundy Center Community Center, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a brief memorial service followed by lunch.
In lieu of flowers, Nancy requested consideration of a donation to Grundy Center Dollars for Scholars or the Grundy Center Library.
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Linda Rhoades McCoy
September 11, 2023
Chris, I was sorry to hear about Nancy. We formed a friendship when she went to UNI and I did a lot of typing for her. And of course through our parents. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda
Patty (Miller) Beiner
September 2, 2023
Chris & Family...
We lived on Blackhawk street at the 'bottom of the hill!' We always tried to include Nancy & her 'wheels.'
We Never crashed but we sure laughed a great deal with Nancy & You!!
May Our Father God be with you all as you work through your grief.
Big blessings,
Patty (Miller-Beiner
Greg Miller
Bruce Miller
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