Lawrence Wittman

Lawrence Wittman, age 86 of Ellis, died Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Hays Medical Center. He was born August 9, 1922 in Ellis to Frank and Catherine (Kinderknecht) Wittman. He attended St. Mary's Parochial School and Ellis High School where he played football, basketball and was drummer in the band. After graduation in 1942 he joined the U.S. Army Airforce and served 4 years, 2 of which were spent in India. He was recalled in September of 1950 and served until September of 1951. He married Eileen B. Matteson on November 7, 1948.He worked for the Chevrolet Garage, Ellis IGA Store and Texaco, Inc. retiring in 1984. Lawrence lived in Ellis all his life with the exception of 4 years in Great Bend, Kansas from 1973-1977. His memberships included St. Mary's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Ellis VFW and he was an avid Ham Radio Operator.Survivors include his wife Eileen of the home; three daughters, Pat Pickett and husband Alan of Goodland, Carolyn Gnad and husband David of Russell, and Paulette Wittman of Great Bend; 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Weber of Windsor, Colorado; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Janet and Tom Brewer of Huber Heights, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Beverly Wittman of Fort Worth, Texas as well as numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Clarence and Frank, and a sister, Elsie Weigel.Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Ellis with Military Honor Guard by the Ellis VFW and Ft. Riley.Visitation will be Sunday 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis.A parish Vigil Service will be at 6:00 P.M. Sunday followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary Service at the chapel.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary's Catholic Church or the Ellis United Methodist Church.











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