Wilbert C Witzel, born September 21, 1921, in St. Louis, was fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on March 15, 2018. He is the beloved husband of Audrey K Witzel, nee Witte, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children, Richard (Judy) Witzel, MaryEllen ( Ray) Janson, Jim (Margaret ) Witzel, and John ( Kris) Witzel; dear grandfather of Rich (Megan) Witzel, Jeff (Naoko) Witzel, Margo (Michael) Deuser, Charles ( Stacey) Janson, Laura (Austin) Bradshaw, Ann Janson, Stephen Janson, Elizabeth ( Brian) Moy, Sarah ( Beau) Keller, Rob ( Lisa) Witzel, Debbie Witzel, Tom Witzel, Mandy ( Jake) Shackelford, Matt ( Julie ) Witzel; and great grandfather of Richie, Billy, Jimmy, Maya, Mona, Marie, Claire, Ashley, Brittany, Hannah, Jacob, Julianne, Jack, Julia, Jake, Raymond
Wilbert is also survived by siblings Jack Heffernan, Ray Heffernan and Judy Zelle-Smith. He was preceded in death by a sister Virginia Shoptaugh.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 162 for 73 years. Wilbert was retired from Laclede Gas Co. He enjoyed watching TV westerns and Cardinals as well as visting with family and friends. Memorial donations are suggested to the Honor Flight Network, the Alzheimers Association or Wreaths Across America.
A funeral service will be held at 9:30 am Thursday, March 22, at St. Andrew Catholic Church 309 E Hoffmeister Ave. St Louis, Mo. 63125. Interment with honors will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 pm Wednesday, March 21. at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, Mo. 63125.
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