Donald Wittekind

Donald Eugene Wittekind, 92, of Marietta, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at Harmar Place.

He was born January 30, 1927 in Toronto, Ohio to Lawrence and Ida {Jones} Wittekind.

Donald was a World War 2 veteran of the United States Army, where he served in the European Theater in the 865th Heavy Maintenance Company.

He married Arlene Kilzer on March 19, 1948.

Donald was a bricklayer by trade and was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Donald will be deeply missed by his wife Arlene of 71 years; children Bruce (Patricia) Wittekind of Waterford, OH and Eraina Casto of Marietta, OH; Myla (Doug) Thomas of Newport, Tim Wittekind of Waterford, Scott Casto of Waterford, Joey (Sheila) Casto of Belpre, Aaron Casto of Marietta; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; sister Karen Strahler; sister-in-law Helene Wittekind; brother-in-law Cletis West; and many nieces and nephews.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Delbert Wittekind and Dwight Wittekind, sister Thelma West, grandson Tony Wittekind.

Friends may call Tuesday, October 15th from 4 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-East Lawn Chapel, 27880 St. Rt. 7, Marietta.  Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 PM at the funeral home with Wilbert Antill officiating.  Burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Park, where military rites will be held.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.