She loved Winnie the Pooh and going to the movie theater every Tuesday. Willie was a devoted Packer fan and never missed watching the Brewer’s, Badger basketball and football games. They were part of a couples card club for over 58 years. Willie was an avid reader, completed the Wausau Daily Herald crossword puzzle every day and she and her husband loved to play cards with friends and family. She had a kind heart and the home had a parade of cats and dogs over the years. Willie was a wonderful homemaker, raising three children, helping on the farm as needed, and in the early years of marriage, she had a very large vegetable garden, even though she hated getting dirt on her hands. Willie Witter was a fine example of a multifaceted woman of the greatest generation, definitely running a large, active household, feeding, comforting and mentoring her family. Willie lived in Wausau her entire life and for many years on the dairy farm owned by Willie, her husband Gene, and son Tom. Willie was the first woman to serve as Director on the State Board of Wisconsin Farm Bureau representing a seven county area. She served on the Marathon County Highway Safety Commission, and was honored to serve on the Wisconsin Association of Women’s Highway Safety Leaders and was involved with the safety belt coalition. Willie became involved in Highway Safety in 1972 by representing the Farm Bureau Women on a panel at regional seminars. She was an active member of a woman’s service group, The Altrussa Club of Wausau for over 40 years, changing its name to Stepping Forward and continued as an active member until her death. She has a long list of committees, area and state boards to her credit. Willie was a participating member of the Marathon County Homemakers Club for many years. Her life of volunteerism started while she was still in high school earning a service award for hours of voluntary service. Willie was active in an assortment of organizations. Willie and Gene Witter were married for 64 years. She was a city girl and she married a dairy farmer. Willie met her future husband while he was delivering bottled milk near her family‘s home. She was educated in the Wausau Public School system, the University of Wisconsin and North Central Technical Institute. Willie was born Septemin Wausau, WI to Eleanor (Gwidt) and William Levandoski. Her capability, energy, subtle wit and non-complaining spirit are examples we all hope to emulate. Matriarch to children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, she set a high standard for home and family. We were so fortunate to have a wonderful mom, grandma, and great grandma for so long. Wilma “Willie” Witter 94, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 2, 2022.
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