Robert "Bob" Witt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert "Bob" Witt, age 78, of Pierce City, MO died on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at his home in Pierce City, MO. Mr. Witt was born in Barry County, MO on Thursday, June 08, 1939. He was the son of Raymond and Marie (Roetto) Witt. Bob married Dorothy Wagner on September 26, 1959, and she survives. Bob was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He retired from the railroad after 44 years, donated land for the new armory, and assisted with the foundation of the Rural Fire Department. He also announced many rodeos in the area. He was very involved in his community. Surviving are the following: two sons, Vince Witt (Janelle) of Pierce City, MO and John Macchi (Roxana) of Columbia, South America; three daughters, Cheryl Reynolds (Gary) of Pierce City, MO, Gayle LaPlante (Tom) of Lee's Summit, MO, and Connie Harter (David) of Pierce City, MO; three sisters, Mary Lou Washeck of Verona, MO, Marge Conyers of Monett, MO, and Bernice Cochran of Monett, MO; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Mr. Witt was preceded in death by two brothers, Lavern "Bud" and James; and one sister, Marilyn. Rosary Services will be at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pierce City, MO with visitation to follow until 8:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pierce City, MO on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, beginning at 10:30 AM with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial will follow at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Pierce City, MO. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Robert "Bob" Witt

June 8, 1939 - April 14, 2018

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