Gerhard L. Witte

Gerhard L. Witte, 91, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, April 15, 2020, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on September 29, 1928, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Wilhelm E. Witte and the late Anna (Weber) Witte. Gerhard was united in marriage to June E. Reppert on July 22, 1951, at Salem United Church of Christ and she preceded him in death on February 25, 2004.

Gerhard served his country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955.

He was a member of Salem Magley Church, the American Legion Post #43 in Decatur; and Zollner Quarter Century Club.

Gerhard retired in 1994, from Zollner Corporation in Fort Wayne with 36 years of service.

He is survived by a son, Lynn (Judy Jane) Witte of Schentz, Texas; daughter, Denise (Nicholas) Everett of Decatur, Indiana; son, Bradley Witte of LaFontaine, Indiana; sister, Dorothy (Raymond) Schaper of Woodburn, Indiana; sister, Laura (Norbert) Merkle of Ohio City, Ohio; sister, Lavera (Duane) Linker of New Haven, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Erin Everett, Melissa (Jon) Zeser, Matt (Janelle) Everett, Tyler Schieferstein, Elizabeth (Travis) Wood, Andrew Witte, Jeff Triphetsri; and nine great-grandchildren, Harper, Maddox, Stockton, Makenna, Mason, Ariana, Antonio, America, and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews.

Gerhard was preceded in death by two sisters and their husband’s, Marie (Wilbert) Bradtmueller and Lorena (Marvin) Hockemeyer and three brothers, Clarence Witte, Wilhelm Witte, Jr., and Alvin Witte.

“A drive bye” visitation will be held from 12 noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur. When a visitor arrives, they will be directed to follow a path which allows them to greet the family. You must remain in your vehicles at all times to ensure social distancing. This has been approved by the Adams County Health Department.

Due to guidelines established by the State of Indiana in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, private family services will be held. Private burial was held in Salem Magley Cemetery of rural Decatur, Indiana.

Preferred memorials can be given to ACCF – Alzheimer Fund.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.