Obit: Witmer, Harry D. (1945 – 2016)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Witmer, Shoemaker, Weyer, Satersmoen, Bauer, Brumbaugh, Flashinski

Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 14 Mar 2016

Witmer, Harry D. (14 MAY 1945 – 11 MAR 2016)

Harry D. Witmer, 70 of Spencer passed away peacefully with family at bedside on Friday evening, March 11, 2016 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.

Harry was born on May 14, 1945 in Chambersburg, PA to Paul and Catherine (Shoemaker) Witmer.

He was united in marriage to Diane M. Weyer on July 28, 1973 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Loyal.

Harry is survived by he wife Diane, children Kimberly Bauer and Terri (Scott) Satersmoen both of Somerset and Kurt Witmer of Hazelhurst; 5 grandchildren, Grace (16), Leah(13), and Elise (10) Bauer, Samuel (4) and Vincent (1)Satersmoen. He is further survived by his siblings, John (Elaine) Witmer of Houstonia, MO; Paul Witmer, Jr. of West Palm Beach, FL; Joe (Julie) Witmer of Bluemonds, WI; Shirley (Gary) Brumbaugh of Marshfield and Bonnie (Pete) Flashinski of Thorp.

He graduated from Shippensburg College, in Shippensburg, PA in 1967. He then came to Loyal, WI where his family had moved a year earlier. His teaching career began at Loyal High School (19 yr.). He also taught at Howards Groove (1 yr.) and then Marshfield Senior High School (17 yrs.) till 2001. His love of history was exhibited in the teaching of his students. Many remember him to this day as "Mr. Witmer". He teaching style was strict, however there was also a time for shared laughter and of course a "wager" on the side. In 2002 he purchased Loyal Windshield Repair and for the next eight years repaired windshields for family, friends, and those around the area. If he saw someone he had done a repair, many times he'd ask how that windshield held up. He took pride in the work he did.

He served as an usher for Christ The King Church from many years and over the years recruited others to join him. He helped at many a pancake breakfast the Holy Name men's group.

After retiring, golf became his favorite past time hobby. He enjoyed his Monday mornings with his golfing buddies. He liked the wildlife in the backyard, and they benefited well from his daily feeding. His love of history continued and he liked to question his grandchildren what they were learning and knew they could call their grandad for the answer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30am Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Christ The King Catholic Church in Spencer with Fr. Sam Martin and Fr. Steven Brice officiating. Burial will be in West Spencer Cemetery at a later date.

Family will receive relatives and friends from 4-7 pm Wednesday at the church and again on Thursday from 9:30 am until service.

Rembs Funeral Home of Marshfield is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com.