Irma Jean Wittekind

Irma Jean Wittekind passed away peacefully at The Harmar Place Community in Marietta, Ohio on Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by loving family. The daughter of John and Nancy Anna Hanlon Ruble, Irma was born on January 22, 1928, in Archers Fork, Ohio. She was a member of Open Door Baptist Church and took comfort knowing that heaven awaited her.

Irma is survived by her children, Darrell Wittekind (Mary Lou) of Marietta and Diane Hill (Sam) of Lowell; grandchildren, Tony Pape (Angie Ferrell), Melissa Fiedorczyk (Stan), Carylon Schott, Michelle Wittekind (Danny Forinash), Nicole Huffman (Mike), Jenna Carr (Ashley) and Jared Wittekind (KC); great-grandchildren Brianna Boleware (Kenny), Jordan Bilich (Nick), Chelsey Schott, Leanna Severt (Zane), Madeline Huffman, Steven Pape, Leslie Huffman, Alysea Fiedorczyk, Grant Huffman, Ciara Fiedorczyk, Evan Huffman, Liam Carr, Cole Huffman, Cale Huffman and Olivia Lou Carr; and great-great-grandchildren, Rowan Boleware, Ryker Severt and Hadley Boleware. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Perl Curtis Wittekind; siblings, Earl Ruble, Oscar Ruble, Ruth Poling, Willard “Billy” Ruble and Alberta Holdren; great-grandson, Landon Fiedorczyk; and many beloved four-legged friends.

Irma was an adventurer who enjoyed fishing and even braved whitewater rafting once with her grandson, Tony. She loved animals and the outdoors. She could recognize any bird by its call and her favorite was the cardinal. She had a green thumb and tended to her irises, roses, succulents and violets. Irma relished a good joke and a spirited game of euchre.

Irma also was a devoted caregiver who retired from Marietta Memorial Hospital as a nurse’s aide. She cared for her mother, her husband and her sister, Ruth, in their later years. It was a special delight for her to care for many generations of children in the family.

Visiting hours will be Wednesday, February 28 from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 27880 St. Rt. 7, Marietta, OH 45750. Services officiated by Pastor Paul Page are scheduled for 11 AM on Thursday, February 29 at Roberts Funeral Home, with fellowship to follow at Open Door Baptist Church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Irma’s life. Condolences may be sent to www.robertsfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank the staff of The Harmar Place Community and Hospice, and Dr. Eric Hunkele for their diligent care.