Gerrit H. Witvoet Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerrit H. Witvoet of Oakland, Illinois, born in Hammond, Indiana, who passed away on December 28, 2023 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerrit G. Witvoet and Alice Witvoet (VanDerwall); and his brothers, Albert, Bill, Jim and Hugo Witvoet.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Witvoet; his children, Lynn Townley, Gerrit Witvoet, Susan Hasser (Jim), Karen Anker, Carrie Martin (Ricky), Dan Fariss, David Fariss (Becky) and Jane Davidson (Jorden); his grandchildren, Hannah, Rebekah, Samuel, Sarah, Susannah, Katrinah, Kaitlynn, Sean, Desira, Rose, Isaac, Gerrit, Grady, Benjamin, Jeffrey, Andrew, Robby, Brendan, David, Alannah, Karah, Jennah, Kristinah, Savannah, Joshua, Justin, Madeline, Alivia, Emily, Stetson and Baleigh; and his sister Lena Sjoerdsma. He is also survived by 11 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
