Obituary for Joe E. Witter

JOE E. WITTER

Joe E. Witter, 75 of Brookville, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 12, 1946, in Richmond to Mark Witter and Helen Rose Witter. 

On April 18, 1968, he married Colleen M. Corso in Oxford, Ohio. 

Joe was a member of the American Legion and the Bath Conservation Club. He served on the Union County College Corner Joint School District School Board from 1986 until 1990. 

Joe was a farmer his entire life throughout Bath Township. 

When he wasn’t in the fields you could find him watching Indiana University Basketball. He also enjoyed drinking an ice cold beer with his friends. 

Along with his loving wife of 53 years he is survived by his daughters, Denise (Kevin) Smith and Jennifer (Brownlow) Townsend; a son, Todd (Amy) Witter; grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Garrett Townsend, Emma Witter, Lilly Witter, Phoebe Witter, Justin Ramsey, Allison Townsend and Mason Ramsey; a sister, Rosina (Don) Showalter; his in-laws, Mick (Sandy) Corso, Mary (Gordon) Gabbard, Marge Corso, Jack (Marge) Corso, Pat Brindle, Judy Riegler and Pam (Ben) Niehoff; and many nieces and nephews. 

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; brother in laws, Don Brindle, Bill Riegler, Morry Corso and sister in law and brother in law, Kay and Jim Alexander. 

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.