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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.
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1935 - 2012 (77 years)