It's been a year that you have been in heaven, but I wish you were still here.  
Love you Grandpa!!!!

Found this poem for Grandpa's one year anniversary of his passing.

you've been gone now for a year 
but still your memory we keep near 
tears still flow and souls still ache 
these feelings for you we can't shake 
we know your presence lingers near 
protecting us from all we fear 
our hearts they long for you 
and we can't wait till our heaven debut 
so once more with you we can walk 
and once again we will talk 
for I know that we will wait the years 
and suffer through the pain and tears 
until we meet face to face 
and I can once again feel your embrace

Love you always Grandpa!!!

Remembering My Grandfather 

God gave me someone special who would love me for all time,
My most beloved Grandfather, a treasured friend of mine
His soulful beauty very deep, inside his loving heart,
To cherish me with all his love, even when we are apart.
Blessing me with unseen gifts, of kind and thoughtful words,
Praying for me everyday, with continual concern

And when I have a worry, that I really need to tell,
Listening quietly, then advising, he always does so well.
In all that life would bring, his example's what I view,
A life of steadfast faith, that God will see us through.
God chose for me a grandfather, the one He made for me,
I'm glad that you are mine, none more loving could there be.

Grandpa you will be greatly missed. I have many great stories to tell Topanga (great granddaughter) about you and grandma we love both of y'all and know that y'all are once again reunited in heaven. R.I.P

Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Ralph Witte.

Family of Laura Witte

We love and miss you. Dora says it perfectly!

I couldn't have said anything better than Dora so... I will light a candle and take this time to reflect on all the time I did have with Grandpa Witte. I know I will feel his Spirit and think of him often. LOVE you Grandpa!!!

Rest in Peace

He has left us, and we're so sad, 
A wonderful grandpa, and a dad. 
This loss of ours, is very deep, 
We are here, to mourn and weep.

It's so hard to say goodbye, 
To such a wonderful and special guy. 
Many of us, he has inspired, 
We all loved him, and admired.

To many of us, he was a friend, 
We could all rely and depend. 
We'll all miss him, so much and dearly, 
Rest in peace, we wish sincerely.

For My Grandfather
My grandfather was a quiet man,
But his silence could speak volumes.

The warmth of his gaze said, "I love you."
The strength of his hugs said, "I will keep you safe."
The gentleness of his hands said, "You're precious to me."
His nod of approval for a job well done said, "I respect you."

In the years to come, I may not remember many of the words my grandfather spoke,
But the memories of what he conveyed without speaking a word will stay in my heart.

Angels are watching over you
Wings wrapped gently around you,
Whispering you are loved and blessed.
           ....   Angel Blessing

OBITUARY

Mr. Ralph Anthony Witte

September 22, 1924 – September 15, 2014

Laurel Land Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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