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J. C. Witte

  • October 2, 1931 - December 21, 2010
  • Caldwell, Texas
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“We are thankful for the love and companionship our Aunt Bobbie and J.C. were able to share for so many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Pamela Milligan & Family - CO

“Bobbie you are in my thoughs and in my prayers. I am sorry for your loss. ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: bernice ondrasek - bryan, TX

“We will keep Bobbie and all of J.C.'s extended family in our thoughts and prayers.Although we did not know him well, he seemed like the kind of...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Brenda & Hank Couchenour - TX

“OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH BOBBIE AND J.C DAUGHTERS,JC WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AND HIS TRAIL RIDES.WE LOVE YOU ALL AND WE WILL...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: JOHN/GLORIA FLORA - HOUSTON, TX

“Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to his daugters. JC was truly a wonderful man. ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Ricky & Linda Hughes - Houston, TX

“May you and your family find peace and comfort in God love and promise. ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Leslie & Shirley Dockal - TX

“We will always remember what a fun loving person Uncle J.C. was and how we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bobbie and with all...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Ralph&Verna Spurgeon - Huffman, TX


Services for J.C. Witte, 79, of Caldwell, are set for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville under the care and direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell. A visitation is scheduled for Monday, December 27, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m., also at the funeral home. Mr. Witte passed away December 21, 2010 In College Station, Texas. J.C. was born October 2, 1931, to Herman Witte and Ida Opperman Witte in Lyons, Texas. J.C. was a 31 year veteran of the Bryan, Texas fire department. He worked as a Dirt Contractor driving a tractor, loved trail rides and was a member of the Capitol of Texas Trail Ride and the Salt Grass trail ride and was a member of the Yegua riders. Survivors include; long time companion Lavelle (Bobbie) Heine, daughters and sons-in-law; Peggy Witte & Dennis Yenger of Caldwell, Brenda & James Stark of Cuero, Texas, Cynthia Rafferty of College Station, Sherry & Keith Crim of Caldwell, Shelly & Howard Chapman, Jr., of Caldwell, brothers and sisters-in-law; Havert & Darlene Witte of Huffman, Texas, Elfred Witte of Trinity, Texas, Gus Witte of Galena Park, Texas, Ernest & Gloria Witte of Brenham, sisters and brothers-in-law; Mae & Curtis Kirk of Ft. Worth, twin, M.C. Knesek of Spring, Texas, grandchildren; Lee Roy Stark, Michael Stark, Lindsey Stark, Ashley Spitzenberger, Macy Crim, Wayde Chapman, Emily Chapman, Austin Rafferty, Taylor Rafferty, great grandchildren; Madison and Trevor Spitzenberger, Olivia Johnson, Meredith and Kelsey Stark and first wife Lydia Klotz. He was preceded in death by his parents, his second wife Shirley Isbell Witte, three brothers; Carl, Herman and Curtis Witte, two sisters; Ida Surovik, and Barbara Moore. The family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association at: The American Heart Association, Austin Office, 10900-B Stonelake Blvd., Suite 320, Austin, Texas 78759. Please visit our website at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com