Donald G. Witting

Donald G. Witting , 70, of Vermilion, died Thursday, March 30, 2006 at his home after a 6 month illness. Born September 29, 1935 in Cleveland, he lived in Middleburg Heights 32 years before moving to Vermilion in 1967. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He worked as a sales rep and was district manager of Parts Associates Inc. for 40 years retiring in 1998. After retirement he helped at Sportsman's Outpost in Vermilion. He was a former member of the Vermilion Lion's Club and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, nature and family photography and vacationing at a fish camp in Leesville, Ohio. He is survived by sons, Dale Witting of Murphy, North Carolina and Dean Witting of Blairsville, Georgia; a daughter, Deborah Stuck, Wolcott, New York; 6 grandchildren; and a life long friend, Carole Ward of Vermilion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert H. and Annabelle (nee Kehl) Witting. Friends may call Saturday, April 1, 2006 from 3 pm until the time of a memorial service at 5 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. The Reverend Jim Peter, New Life Hospice Chaplain, will officiate. The family suggests memorial contributions to New Life Hospice, 5255 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035-1450 or Serving Our Seniors, 620 East Water Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870. Online condolences may be made to www.riddlefuneralhome.com.