Family/Spouse: Jennifer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. WITTKOWSKY, Andrew
2. WITTKOWSKY, Sarah Rose

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May 14, 2012
Richard C. Wittkowsky

The Tonawanda News

WHEATFIELD — Richard C. Wittkowsky, age 77, of Wheatfield, was called peacefully to his heavenly home on May 12, 2012, at his residence. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on January 13, 1935. He was the son of the late Armin and Florence (Lemke) Wittkowsky. Richard was a graduate of North Tonawanda High School, Class of 1952 and he furthered his education at the University of Buffalo. He was employed as a draftsman at Buffalo Pumps in North Tonawanda. Richard was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz, Buffalo Model Boat Club, Academy of Model Aeronautics, Canadian Figure Skating Association, and was a judge of figure skating for 25 years. Hobbies included building model boats and airplanes.

Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Marilyn A. (nee Fisher) Wittkowsky; two children, Debbi L. (Jim) Oswald and Douglas (Jennifer) Wittkowsky; and also parented Holly (Martin) Lichtenberger-Carges. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Kristin Oswald, Kimberly Oswald, Andrew Wittkowsky, Sarah Rose Wittkowsky, Natalie D'Arata and Alexis Carges.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach on Thursday (May 17), at 11:00 AM in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street in Bergholz. A private interment with the family will take place in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice.

Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Richard + FISHER, Marilyn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Armin married LEMKE, Florence in 1930. Florence (daughter of LEMKE, Carl Wilhelm Friedrich and KOSKE, Hermine R) was born on 14 Apr 1907 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Nov 1991 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/13/1939

Christian Wittkowski, 88, died
yesterday afternoon at the home
of His son. Armin T., of 288 Sommer
street North Tonawanda.
He was born in Germany and
lived in North Tonawanda for the
past 58 years. He is survived by
a brother John of Neudeck, Germany,
two other sons, Herman F.
of North Tonawanda and Christian
A., of Miami, Fla., and two
daughters, Mrs. William Krause
and Mrs. Otto Grose of North
Tonawanda. Also surviving him
are 10 grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The
Rev. Theodore Mayer will officiate.
Burial will be in Salem
Cemetery.

Christian married KUGLIN, Wilhelmina on 8 Nov 1874 in Germany. Wilhelmina was born in Jan 1852 in Prussia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/9/1914

Mr. and Mrs. C h r i s t i a n Wittkowski
of 311 V a n d e r v o o r t street c e l e b r a t e d
t h e f o r t i e t h a n n i v e r s a r y of their mar
r i a g e . w h i c h is k n o w n as t h e ruby wed-
d i n g , y e s t e r d a y a f t e r n o o n and evening.
A family dinner with covers for fif-
t e e n was s e r v e d in the evening. The
p a r t y was composed of Mr. and Mrs.
W i t t k o w s k i ' s c h i l d r e n numbering
t h r e e of whom are m a r r i e d , and
g r a n d c h i l d r e n . They are Mr
Mrs. William Krause. Mr. and
H. F. W i t t k o w s k i . Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
Grosse. Mrs. C h r i s t i a n W i t t k o w s k i , J r . ;
and Mr. Armin W i t t k o w s k i . The guests
of honor were p r e s e n t e d with a numb
e r of gifts, among those a ruby
b r o o c h and a set of ruby cuff links.
T h e s e were presented by Mr Witt-
k o w s k i ' s eldest son.
Following the s e r v i c e s at Frieden's
Church, last evening, Reverend and
Mrs. K. A. Schulz called to extend
their congratulations and Reverend
S c h u l z gave an a p p r o p r i a t e speech.
Mr and Mrs. W i t t k o w s k i were mar
ried at Neudorfeheu. West Prussia,
Germany in 1864 and came to America
and then settling in North Tonawanda
where they have resided
They are r e c e i v i n g t h e congratulations
and best wishes of a large circle of
f r i e n d s .

ALSO

North Tonawanda NY Evening News

Mr. and Mrs. Christian Wittkowski
of 286 Bryant street, celebrated
their 57th wedding anniversary
yesterday. They were presented
with a beautiful bouquet of
chrysanthemums by their children.
Many friends called to extend
their best wishes. The children,
with the exception of a son
living in Miami, Fla., were all
present with their families for
the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Wittkowski were
married in Germany on Nov. 8,
1874, came to America in 1881,
and have been residents of North
Tonawanda for 50 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Wittkowski have
four children residing in North
Tonawanda, Mrs. William Krause,
Mrs. Otto Grose, and Messrs. Ar-
m l n a n d Herman Wittkowski, also
a son, Christian, Jr., of Miami.

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Niagara Gazette - 6/15/1935

NORTH TONAWANDA. June 15.-
Carl W. Lemke, 63, died today at his
home, 283 Summer street, after a
brfof illness. He was born in Bergholtz
and resided here for the past
50 years. He was a member of St.
Matthews church and the Men's
club. He Is survived by his wife,
Ermine Lemke* two daughters, Mrs.
Armin T. Wittkowski and Miss Alice
Lemke, a grandson; three brothers,
Justave, William and John Lemke,
and four sisters, Mrs. Gustave Warblow,
Mrs. Anna Brauer. Mrs. Philip
Voelker and Mrs. Gustave Ellman, all
of North Tonawanda except. Mrs.
Ellman, who resides at Niagara Falls.
The funeral will be Monday at 2:30
p. m. from the home. Interment will
be in S t Matthew's cemetery

Carl married KOSKE, Hermine R on 28 Jun 1904 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Hermine (daughter of KOSKE, Friedrich and Augustina) was born in 1878 in Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Jul 1960 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tonawanda News, Tuesday, July 19, 1960
LEMKE - Hermina R. Lemke, 82 of 283 Sommer St., North Tonawanda, died Sunday (July 17, 1960) in DeGraff memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda. Mrs. Lemke, who had lived here all her life was a member of St. Matthew's Church. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Lemke and mother of the late Alice Lemke. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Amond T. Wittkowsky, and a grandson, Richard C. Wittkowsky. Friends may call at Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. A.W. Moldenhauer will officiate. Burial in St. Matthew's Cemetery.