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Eugene Willard Witt, age 86, of Danbury, NE passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 18, 2019.
He was born near Cedar Bluffs, KS on April 20, 1932 to Clarence Willard and Sarah Opal (Monie) Witt. Eugene attended and graduated from Oberlin High School in 1951. He joined the US Army on January 8, 1954 and was stationed in Fort McClellan, Alabama. He was Honorably discharged on January 6, 1956.
On November 21, 1953 he was united in marriage to Beverly (Wurm) Witt. The couple was married at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oberlin, KS. Upon his discharge from the service, Eugene returned to Nebraska where he continued to farm. The couple farms Southwest of Danbury, Nebraska and raise Charolais/Angus cattle. Eugene enjoyed chopping wood for their wood stove. He raised a large garden especially potatoes along with farm animals which helped feed his 13 children. He especially liked to be on his John Deere tractors. He enjoyed collecting caps, with over 700 in his collection, advertising pens, and key rings. Family activities were many with school programs and athletic events with his children and grandchildren. He served on the Danbury CO-OP Board and the Indianola CO-OP Board in the past.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sister, Eilene and husband, Art Jones, Delores and husband, Norman Troester, Donna and husband, Bill Goss; grandchildren, Jennifer Mowry and Jessie Mowry; daughter-in-law, Julie Witt; brothers-in-law, Robert and Dennis Wurm.
Eugene is survived by his wife, Beverly, of Danbury; seven sons, Darrell Witt of Byers, CO; Ed and Melba Witt of Norton, KS, Gary and Thelma Witt of Culbertson, NE, James and Kimberly Witt of Oberlin, KS, Junior and Kerrie Witt of McCook, NE, Bill and Michele Witt of McCook, NE, Gordon and Gina Witt of Danbury, NE; six daughters, Peggy and Chris Beck of McCook, NE, Ginny and Rod Volberding of McCook, NE, Patty and Dave Chambers of Culbertson, NE, Jan and Rick Mowry of Wilsonville, NE, Cindy and Bruce Howe of Wood River, NE; Julie and Jared Sayer of Cambridge, NE; 69 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; sister, Norma and Delbert Lewis of Oberlin, KS.
The family has designated the Red Willow Cancer Center or the Danbury Presbyterian Church for memorial contributions.
Funeral services will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Cambridge, NE on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM with Pastor David Kim officiating. Interment with Keith Theobald officiating will take place at 2:30 PM, March 22, 2019 at the Danbury-Marion Cemetery. Military Honors will be held at graveside with US Army Funeral Honors Detail.
Visitation will be held at the Lockenour Jones Mortuary in Cambridge on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 10:00 AM till 7:00 PM. Family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM. Friends may leave on-line condolences at lockenour.com.
Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge entrusted with arrangements.
Charitable donations may be made in Eugene's memory to the following organizations:
American Cancr Society
Presbyterian Church Danbury
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Sharon Wurm
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Posted Tue March 19, 2019
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 DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent by Charlie Wurm and Family.
Sorry for your loss. Uncle Gene will be missed by all of us. Pat Wurm,
Charlie and Sharon Wurm, Kiefer Wurm and Family, Malorie Gregory and Family, Kevin Wurm and Family
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Kay Kottas
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Posted Tue March 19, 2019
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It was wonderful to have Eugene along with Edward and family come to visit us at the Michael Witt Homestead in Western. Im so glad to have met you all. So sorry for your loss.
Our prayers are with you.
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Darrell Hickert
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Posted Wed March 20, 2019
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Gordon,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss.
Darrell and Shirley Hickert
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Chuck Real
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Posted Wed March 20, 2019
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Sincere condolences and sympathy to Beverly and all of Gene's family. I know his loss will be felt. I have fond memory of Gene going back to the late 40s and early 50s when I attended so many of the Witt family reunions with my mother, Agnes Louise Witt Real. Cousin Gene seemed to always have a ready smile when he was talking to family and friends.
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Nora Urban
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Posted Wed March 20, 2019
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I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your families will be in our thoughts and prayers today and the days to come!
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Mark Witt
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Posted Wed March 20, 2019
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Sympathy and condolences to Beverly and family. Although it had been several years since I last visited with him, he would always take time to visit with me when we met at Witt reunions or passing by. Rest In Peace, sir.
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Jamie Thieben
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Posted Wed March 20, 2019
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Love you all...
Jamie Thieben
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Mindy Buntemeyer
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Posted Wed March 20, 2019
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 SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent by Mindy .
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Lisa and Judd Vance and family
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Posted Thu March 21, 2019
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We are so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers for love and comfort to your family.
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Thomas Jones
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Posted Thu March 21, 2019
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 RAY OF SUNSHINE was sent by Tom and Mike Jones.
Uncle Gene, the description for this flower arrangement said they were like summertime memories, that is why we picked them. We talked the other day about our fond memories of you and the farm during the summers as kids. Thank you for them all! Wish we could have been there more and especially today! Say hi to mom and dad for us! God speed sir! Love your nephews, Tom and Mike Jones
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Jackie Votapka
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Posted Fri March 22, 2019
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My deepest sympathy to Beverly and all the family! I am so sorry that I won't be able to join you today, but I love you all! Jackie and family
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