Alfred William Wittkop
January 27, 1931 ~ June 2, 2019
Alfred William “Chuck” Wittkop, 88, of Taos, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.
He was born January 27, 1931, in Freeburg, Missouri, the son of the late Henry Christian and Clara Louise (Lauberth) Wittkop.
Alfred graduated from Freeburg High School. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Randall for two tours during the Korean Conflict.
He was united in marriage on June 11, 1960, in Taos, Missouri to Dorthy May Lage.
Alfred worked for the Rock Island Railroad as a depot agent for 20 years, and Central Electric Company as a warehouse manager for 20 years. He also owned a cattle farm in Taos for 47 years, that he operated with help of his brother Francis.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos where he was a lector and communion minister. He was also a member of the Taos Knights of Columbus, and the Pleasant Hill Lions where he served as secretary.
Alfred was an avid baseball fan. He played baseball and softball in Freeburg where he was a founding member of the Osage County Baseball League. In the Navy, they formed a team that would play pick-up games with local teams when their ship would go ashore. Later in Taos, Alfred coached many youth baseball and softball teams, and served as a Commissioner of the Taos Community League.
Alfred’s greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Dorthy Wittkop, Taos; five children, Diana (Kevin) Findley, Taos; Carol (Larry) Case, Jefferson City; David Wittkop (Kim Napolis), Taos; Nancy (Chris) Baldwin, Taos; John (Julie) Wittkop, Burlington, Iowa; 12 grandchildren, Kelli (Jake) Kloeppel, Westphalia; Kara Findley (Samantha Johnson), Wardsville; Nick Findley, Westphalia; Shay (Chelsie) Dulle, New Virginia, Iowa; Devin Dulle, Springfield; Eastin Dulle, Castle Rock, Colorado; Richard (Michele) Wittkop, Jefferson City; Katie (Zak) Kutscher, Wardsville; Korey Baldwin (Russell Bryant), Jefferson City; Kelsey Smith, Saint Joseph; Jake (Jackie) Wittkop, Dallas Texas; Kamryn Wittkop, Burlington Iowa; and 10 great-grandchildren: Alexis, Harpor, Elladi, Parker, Maxen, Korisa, Hunter, Liston, Lincoln and Korilie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Mary Bauer Wittkop; and two brothers, Joseph and Francis Wittkop.
Visitation will be 4-7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos with the Rev. Michael W. Penn officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Special Learning Center or the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born January 27, 1931, in Freeburg, Missouri, the son of the late Henry Christian and Clara Louise (Lauberth) Wittkop.
Alfred graduated from Freeburg High School. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Randall for two tours during the Korean Conflict.
He was united in marriage on June 11, 1960, in Taos, Missouri to Dorthy May Lage.
Alfred worked for the Rock Island Railroad as a depot agent for 20 years, and Central Electric Company as a warehouse manager for 20 years. He also owned a cattle farm in Taos for 47 years, that he operated with help of his brother Francis.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos where he was a lector and communion minister. He was also a member of the Taos Knights of Columbus, and the Pleasant Hill Lions where he served as secretary.
Alfred was an avid baseball fan. He played baseball and softball in Freeburg where he was a founding member of the Osage County Baseball League. In the Navy, they formed a team that would play pick-up games with local teams when their ship would go ashore. Later in Taos, Alfred coached many youth baseball and softball teams, and served as a Commissioner of the Taos Community League.
Alfred’s greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Dorthy Wittkop, Taos; five children, Diana (Kevin) Findley, Taos; Carol (Larry) Case, Jefferson City; David Wittkop (Kim Napolis), Taos; Nancy (Chris) Baldwin, Taos; John (Julie) Wittkop, Burlington, Iowa; 12 grandchildren, Kelli (Jake) Kloeppel, Westphalia; Kara Findley (Samantha Johnson), Wardsville; Nick Findley, Westphalia; Shay (Chelsie) Dulle, New Virginia, Iowa; Devin Dulle, Springfield; Eastin Dulle, Castle Rock, Colorado; Richard (Michele) Wittkop, Jefferson City; Katie (Zak) Kutscher, Wardsville; Korey Baldwin (Russell Bryant), Jefferson City; Kelsey Smith, Saint Joseph; Jake (Jackie) Wittkop, Dallas Texas; Kamryn Wittkop, Burlington Iowa; and 10 great-grandchildren: Alexis, Harpor, Elladi, Parker, Maxen, Korisa, Hunter, Liston, Lincoln and Korilie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Mary Bauer Wittkop; and two brothers, Joseph and Francis Wittkop.
Visitation will be 4-7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos with the Rev. Michael W. Penn officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Special Learning Center or the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I will always remember when we had a faculty “thing” at our house on Route Y. Bob & I were new to the area and wanted very much to fit in. At some point during the evening you, Dorothy, explained that even though his name was “Al”, you called him “Chuck” and I shouldn’t be confused. As the evening wore on, I heard you call him “Darling” – I pulled you aside and asked, “So your husband’s name is ‘Al’, ‘Chuck,’ and ‘Darling’? You laughed and said – that’s right! From that moment on – every time I saw you both I had to think – which is his real name? Al, Chuck, or Darling? Thinking of you all tonight.
Condolences to the family at this time of grief, May the many memories you shared together and the passing of time bring you a calmness of heart. Soon there will be no more pain, suffering or death forever. (Revelation 21:3,4)
Dorthy, to you and your family we are sorry for you loss! Pleasant memories of visiting with Al at our faculty events! Cherish the memories! Lenora and Joe Twehus
Carol and Family, So sorry about the loss of you father. My heart goes out to you during this sad and difficult time. You and the entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dorthy and all in the family, My sympathy and condolences at this time of the loss of your dear husband, father, grandfather uncle and dear friend. Your remembrance video was beautiful! May your faith, friends and family be a source of comfort and hope. He most surely is resting peacefully with Jesus. Love, Dorothy Sanning