Michael C. Wittlinger

Michael C. Wittlinger, 74, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee, WI. He was born the son of Carl and Margaret Bailey Wittlinger in Fond du Lac on July 19, 1935. Michael served with the U.S. National Guard, 3rd Division, 127th Infantry, Company C. for ten years. On October 18, 1958 he married Flora M. Gusman at St. Mary's Church, Fond du Lac. Michael worked for various companies as a bricklayer. He was a member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman Union for almost 50 years, served three terms on the Board of Directors for Fond du Lac Blue Line Club and was a member of the Moraine Park Technical College Bricklaying and Masonry Advisory Committee. He also coached Fond du Lac Youth Hockey and Soccer for several years. Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, being in the woods, spending time at the family cabin up north, and reading. He also loved spending time with family and friends.SURVIVORS: his wife, Flora; four children, Margaret "Peggy" Devaney-Konen, Fond du Lac, Kathlene (Dale) Ledden, Fond du Lac, Patrick (Jenny) Wittlinger, Taycheedah, Kevin (Rossi) Wittlinger, Port Washington; six grandchildren, Shannon, Jonathan and Anna Ledden, Benjamin and Victor Wittlinger, Simone Wittlinger; four sisters-in-law, Lupe Rosales, Evergreen Park, IL, Mary Vega, Milwaukee, Alice Murray, Fond du Lac, Josephine (James) Fitzpatrick, Fond du Lac; two brothers-in-law, Santiago (Esther) Gusman, Highland, IN, Edward Ortiz, Blue Island, IL; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law; one sister-in-law, Audrey Ortiz; three brothers-in-law, Joseph Murray, Jess Vega, Fermin Rosales; three nephews, Dan Ortiz, Tony Fitzpatrick, Fermin Rosales, Jr.



VISITATION: will be from 3 "“ 7 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home and again on Monday from 9:30 "“ 10:30 AM at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, September 21, 2009 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home with Deacon Larry Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.Memorials are appreciated in Michael's name to Kathy's House, 600 North 103rd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53226.Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com.