Dennie A. Wittman

Dennie A. Wittman, 75, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on September 4, 2022. Dennie was born August 15, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio to Floyd A. and Virginia M. (Dennie) Wittman. He married Mary E. Shaw on July 16, 1971, following years of friendship and love that began on the high school bus and continued as they attended the University of Toledo. In 1975, he graduated from University of Toledo with a Master of Education. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Dennie began his professional career as one of the few men to teach elementary school. He taught 3rd grade at Westfield Elementary School in Toledo for several years after which he began a career in computer systems with Owens Corning. He later joined Toledo Hospital and went on to Westhaven/Specialized Services of Omnicare as a Senior Reporting Analyst, retiring in 2013. Dennie was a wonderful and supportive husband, friend and father with a warm welcoming smile, full of laughter, and always fun to be around. Creative, artistic and accomplished, he devoted most of his efforts to the well-being of his family. He took great pride in his children, spending time with them and marveling at their talents and achievements. He enjoyed Kelleys Island life for many years, biking about the island, swimming off Rock Beach, watching sunsets, and giving walking tours to those who visited their summer home. Once the “long goodbye” took a stronghold, he and Mary established residence near their daughter in Pensacola, Florida. Dennie is survived by his loving wife, Mary of 51 years, his devoted daughter, Michelle S., son, Mathew A. (Nicole L.), and grandchildren, Logan A. and Sydney N. Wittman. Dennie was preceded in death by his parents Floyd A. Wittman, Virginia M. Wittman-Hardesty, and his twin sisters, Carolyn S. Proudfoot and Marilyn L. Leddy. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kelleys Island Historical Association (www.kelleysislandhistorical.org) Family and friends may visit Monday, September 12, 2022 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania Ave., where a service will being at 12:00pm. Burial following at Toledo Memorial Park.

Dennie A. Wittman

August 15, 1947 - September 4, 2022