Raymond E Wittman

Raymond Eugene Wittman, age 92, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Golden Heights, Garnett. He was born November 24, 1923, the youngest of five children, at Greeley, Kansas, the son of Frank and Mary (Michalek) Wittman. Raymond attended the Sutton Valley school and St. John's school, Greeley. He served in World War II in the U.S. Army with Company A 110th Medical Battalion 35thDivision. Raymond married Irene Kueser on September 9, 1946, at Scipio, Kansas, meeting her through his brother, Albert and fiancé LaVerne, which is Irene's sister. They were just shy of celebrating 70 years of marriage. He and Irene bought and moved to a farm northeast of Garnett in April 1948, where he farmed and raised cattle. He was employed at the Garnett Church Furniture Factory for 48 years. He traveled to many states setting up furniture which he had helped build for the churches. Raymond was a member of the Holy Angels Catholic Church, Garnett VFW Post#6397, and Knights of Columbus, where he served as Grand Knight. Raymond enjoyed the Kansas City Royals games, the outdoors and the farm, was a handyman and loved woodworking. He enjoyed riding his Gator around the farm checking on crops and cows. Raymond's greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He always had a gentle smile on his face. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Elaine Marez and son-in-law, Johnny Marez; two sisters, Veronica Foltz and Helena Foltz; and one brother, Albert Wittman. Raymond is survived by his wife, Irene Wittman, of the home; Gary Wittman Costa Mesa, California; Karen Valentine and husband Clark; Alice Wittman and David Gillaspie, all of Ottawa, Kansas; Alan Wittman and wife Lana; Jeff Wittman and wife Trish; Rod Wittman and wife Kim, all of Garnett, Kansas; 16 grandchildren, Brandon Valentine, Sara Waxmonski, Philip and Vincent Marez, Amanda Wittman, Jeffry, Tanner, and Tavia Wittman, Jacob, Nick, Nathan, Miranda, and Adam Gillaspie and Elizabeth Kelley, Colby and Rayleigh Wittman; and 16 great grandchildren; one brother, Henry Wittman and wife Hildred of Garnett, Kansas; many nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at Holy Angels Catholic Church, burial following at Holy Angels Cemetery, Garnett. The family will greet friends after a 6:30 p.m. rosary at the church on Wednesday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Angels Church or Knights of Columbus, or St. Rose School. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .