Glenn E. Wittenbach, age 89 of Lowell, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, November 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan; brother, Gerald; and sister, Betty Lou Korhorn. Glenn is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lois; children, Paul (Paula) Wittenbach, Kathleen (Rev. Andy) Girwarnauth, Phillip (Phyllis) Wittenbach, David (Amy) Wittenbach, Carol Wittenbach, Tim (Kathy) Wittenbach; daughter-in-law, Therese Wittenbach; 24 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and sister, Marilyn (Chuck) Rhodes. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. Glenn was a past president of the Saranac Local Michigan Milk Producers Association and was inducted into the Michigan Farmer’s Hall of Fame. He served as a church board member and Deacon at Alton Bible Church. Glenn felt honored to have lived his entire life on the 90 acre homestead his great-grandmother Magdalena Wittenbach established in 1899. Services will be held Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Alton Bible Church, 2780 Lincoln Lake Ave NE, Lowell, MI 49331 at 11 am. Visitation 5-7 pm, Friday, November 29th and 10-11 am Saturday, November 30th all at the church. Rev. Ken Ford, Rev. Paul Dollaske, and Rev. Andy Girwarnauth officiating. Interment at Alton Cemetery. Memorial contributions will go to Family Missions and Ministries – Partners in Evangelism International (Andy & Kathleen Girwarnauth), Pleasant Valley Bible Camp (Steve & Naomi Sponable), Scripture Memory Mountain Mission Camp Nathaniel (Ben & Jasmin Wittenbach), or Journey Wesleyan Church (Luke & Amanda Morgan). Please make checks payable to: Alton Bible Church to be disbursed to the ministry of your choice.
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We sure loved Uncle Glenn. So many memories of the farm and farm house growing up. He was proud of his family and loved the Lord. Wish I could be there. We are praying for all of you. ♡ Please give my love especially to Aunt Lois.
Saddened to hear Glenn passed. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Lois and family, you are prayed for and thought about often in this time of separation from Glenn. I wish the distance was shorter so we could visit in person and reminisce about days gone by.
May the Lord comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Our sincerest condolonces to the Wittenbach family.
Our heart felt condolences to Sister Kathleen and Dr. Andy Girwarnauth..
Our prayers and sympathies go out all the dear members of your family. May our Good Shepherd’s arms of deep comfort hold you all.
Prayers for the Wittenbach family! May God be your strong refuge in the coming days and weeks!
My deepest, heartfelt sympathies for the entire family. May the Lord’s presence cover you as you grieve the loss of this good good man. What a legacy! Praying God’s comfort over you.