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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
John "Jack"
Wittwer
October 11, 1931 – February 14, 2020
John "Jack" Wittwer, age 88 of Belleville passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 11, 1931 outside New Glarus the son of Albert and Laura (Baumgartner) Wittwer. Jack graduated from Verona High School in 1949, where he was a talented boxer. On October 10, 1951 he was united in marriage to Mavis Hefty at the First United Church of Christ in Belleville. Jack and Mavis loved to dance and could be found on the dance floor at many wedding receptions. Jack farmed in the Town of Montrose for many years until moving into Belleville, where he also drove bus for the Belleville School District. He was an avid bowler, boxing fan, and card player in addition to following the Packers and Badgers. Many Sunday afternoons were spent at Kent & Jill's house to have lunch, play euchre, and watch the Packers. He was also a member of the Zwingli United Church of Christ in Paoli.
Jack is survived by his children Faith Wittwer, Kevin (Tim) Wittwer, and Kent (Jill) Wittwer, grandchildren Nicholas (Nicole) Wittwer, Brea McCluskey, and Taran Molnar, five great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Shirley Hefty, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mavis, brother Cloyance Wittwer, sister Jeanette Rieder-Kessenich, sisters-in-law Ruth Wittwer and Dorothy Dowell, and brothers-in-law Bob Rieder, Romain Kessenich, Robert Hefty, and Tom Dowell.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Zwingli United Church of Christ-Paoli, 1338 County Rd. PB, Belleville, WI with the Rev. Rich Pleva officiating. Burial will be in the Paoli Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville, WI.
A memorial fund has been established.
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Becker-Beal Funeral Home
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Zwingli United Church of Christ-Paoli
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