James Wittmer

James Paul Wittmer was born September 28, 1951 in Albert Lea, MN to Harold H. and Marleda K. (Attig) Wittmer. He attended Geneva Elementary School and Ellendale School through the eleventh grade. In September 1968 the family moved to the Miltona /Spruce Hill area, he finished his senior year of high school and graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria. James farmed most of his life and truly enjoyed milking Jersey cows. In 1972, he bought his own farm on the Douglas/Todd county line. In 1974, he was involved in an accident, despite this he farmed until his health no longer permitted . When he retired he moved into his New Home over looking Lake Miltona. James also enjoyed spending time with his long time friend Steve Goodwin, he had an interest in wood working, being outdoors, driving around in his golf cart looking for wildlife, gardening hunting and fishing. James died on August 22, 2013 at the age of 61. He is survived by his brothers, Roger (Barb) Wittmer of Osakis, MN, Dan (Anita) Wittmer of Parkers Prairie, MN; sister, Sharon Hemenway of Albert Lea, MN; his nephews and nieces, Sam (Dan) O?Rourke, Sue Ruble, Jason (Roxanne) Ruble, Rebecca (Jay) Gravholt, Kelly Hemenway, Ray Hemenway Jr., Michelle (Chris) Roeszler, Michael (Amie) Wittmer, Dan?elle Wittmer, Zach Wittmer; great nieces and nephews, Ashton, Hannah, Nicholas, Derck, Amanda, Stassy, Taylor, Alex, Mathew, Ethan and Bentley; great great niece, Kinley. One Uncle Orville ?Orv? Wittmer and many cousins and friends. James is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marleda Wittmer; sister, Mary Stanley; nephew, Gregory Wittmer. A memorial service was held on Tuesday August 27, 2013 at the Anderson Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth Thiele officiating. Honorary urn bearers were Steve Goodwin and Richard Vogt. Inurnment will be held at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Albert Lea, MN at a later date. Arrangements were provided by Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. www.andersonfuneral.net