Gary Lee Witte

Gary Lee Witte, 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on July 10, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on January 20, 1941 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Lee Glen Witte and the late Helen (Driver) Witte. He was united in marriage to Annette DeWert on November 25, 1962 at Monroeville Methodist Church in Monroeville Indiana. They were married 56 years before Gary’s passing.

He was a previous member of Leo United Methodist Church in Leo, Indiana. Gary and Annette were volunteer youth group leaders for the Leo United Methodist Church from 1978-1983.

Gary graduated in 1959 from Monroeville High School. He graduated from Barbers College in 1961 and was the owner operator of Witte’s Washington Square Barber Shop for 47 years, before retiring in 2007.

Gary enjoyed wintering in Texas, fishing, woodworking, word search puzzles, solitaire, card club with friends, and going to concerts with Annette.

Survivors include his wife, Annette Witte of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Beth (Shannon) Roberts of Auburn, Indiana and Karen Lake of Wolcottville, Indiana; son, Ken (Liz) Witte of Newburgh, Indiana; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019 at Monroeville United Methodist Church with Pastor Ralph Klinker officiating.

A Memorial Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville, Indiana and visitation one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Preferred memorials can be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or Salvation Army Fall Book and School supplies.