George Witz

George Witz, 83, of Weston, was called home on May 12, 2018 surrounded by his family under the care of hospice. Memorial services will be held in Mosinee, WI on May 19th for family. George was born to George Smith Witz and Florence Edda Witz (Merryfield, White). He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Michelle Witz, father George S. Witz, mother Florence Witz, brother Darwin Witz (Kathy Boettcher), brother Jim Witz (Mable Krause), sister Shirley Leyhman (Slater) (Chuck Leyhman), great-granddaughter Amelia Vancos, and many nieces and nephews. George is survived by his wife Darla Witz (Strickland, Vancos, Dahlvig) of 23 years, brother Robert "Bobby" Witz (Joyce Kowalski) of Mosinee, brother Roger Witz (Irene Durkee) of Mosinee, brother Russell Witz of Mosinee, stepdaughters Kimberly Garski (Strickland) (Brian) of Mosinee, Sheila Stark (Russell) of Mosinee and Bobbie Jo Bueschel (Scott) of Ringle, his stepsons Terry Strickland of Mosinee, Dion Vancos (Shelly) of Wausau, and Donald Vancos of Wausau. Great-grandchildren Kristen, Stephanie, Kylee, Aleah, Johnathan, Alexia, Devan, Felicia, Sophia, Merry-Elizabeth, Erikka, Colleen, Nicolas, Nathan, Tyler, and Tanner. Great-grandchildren, Mabelynn, Jamie, and Peyton, also many cousins, nieces and nephews. George worked for a few local trucking companies including Millers Trucking, driving across the country for over 40 years. He thought he was ready for retirement from Karls Transport of Antigo, when after a short time off the road he decided to drive locally for Straight Shot Trucking, where he finally decided to retire for good and was able to do the things he most enjoyed. He enjoyed hobbies such as gardening, hunting, and fishing. He also loved the time with his family who got together often for a friendly game of cards. George was known and loved by many who lived in his hometown of Mosinee. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We would like to thank all of the staff at Renaissance Assisted Living and each of the hospice nursing, and nursing assistant staff who were there with the overflowing kindness and devoted time they spent, not only with George, but with his family members. They spent the time listening and delivering his needs, and wishes for George in his last days.