WITMER, John R. "Jack" 1927-2018

WITMER, YARROW, DEXTER

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 6/2/2018 at 15:00:02

John R. "Jack" Witmer

Died: May 26, 2018

Biography--

John R. “Jack” Witmer, 90, of La Porte City, Iowa, and formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer, Iowa.

He was born August 22, 1927 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Gerald B. and Leo C. Yarrow Witmer. Jack married Neva C. Dexter on June 18, 1955. She preceded him in death on November 4, 2017.

Jack served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Rockwell Collins retiring after 25 years. Jack was a member of Christ Church Presbyterian in Cedar Rapids; the La Porte City U.S.S. San Diego American Legion Post #207 and former La Porte City V.F.W.

Survived by one son, Mark (Bev) Witmer of Vinton.

Preceded in death by: his parents; a son Steven and one brother, Robert Witmer.

La Porte City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 319-342-3131.

Services:
Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Christ Church Presbyterian 2000 1st Ave NW in Cedar Rapids

Cemetery:
2:30 p.m. Interment in the West View Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the La Porte City U.S.S. American Legion Post #207.

SOURCE: Kearns Funeral Service