Witt, Erwin Carl 1929-2013

WITT, BEHNING, JOHANNSEN, PORTZ, STRATING

Posted By: Ruth - Volunteer
Date: 3/28/2013 at 19:24:37

Mr. Erwin C. Witt, 84, formerly of Low Moor, Iowa, died Wednesday morning, March 6, 2013 at Petersen Commons Assisted Living, Davenport, Iowa.

He was born Erwin Carl Witt, March 5, 1929 at Clinton, Iowa, to Carl and Selma (Behning) Witt. Erwin served in the Navy during the Korean Era. He married Jane Johannsen, August 11, 1956 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple farmed in the Low Moor and Goose Lake, Iowa, areas. Erwin was also employed by the former Cargill Seed Plant at Low Moor for a number of years. His wife, Jane preceded him in death on April 13, 1993. For the past 20 years, Erwin traveled to and later resided in Yuma, Arizona.

He was a member of the Elvira Zion Lutheran Church, 50 year member of the Fulton Legion and the Low Moor Lions Club. Erwin enjoyed fishing, operating his own saw sharpening business and later in life, Ham Radio.

Surviving are his children, Tom Witt and his wife, Gail of Goose Lake, and Joy Portz and her husband, Mike of Miles, Iowa; grandchildren, Denise and Bryan Witt and Joey and Johnny Portz; a great-grandson, Dereck; a sister, Donna Witt of Maquoketa, Iowa; a special friend, Geraldine Thomas of Davenport.

In addition to his wife, Erwin was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Virginia Strating and brothers, Johnnie and Donald.

A private family service will be held and private interment and military rites will be at Clinton Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Low Moor Lions Club, Honor Flight of the Cities or the Disabled American Veterans transportation program.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com

Schultz Funeral Home of DeWitt is caring for the arrangements.