Jackie "Jack" Edward Witty

Jackie “Jack” Edward Witty, age 84, of Munising, died under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice at his home on Wednesday morning, October 30, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1940 in Munising to the late Clifford and Margaret (Perry) Witty. Jack attended Wm. G. Mather High School and left school to join the U.S. Navy. He served from 1960-1966 as an Engineman Petty Officer 3rd Class. Jack was on the YFM B12 Cable Laying Barge in Bermuda and the USS Mosopelea out of Norfolk and near Cuba. He was honorably discharged in Panama City, Florida and slowly made his way back home, stopping to work along the way. Jack qualified with U.S. Coast Guard as an engineer on the Great Lakes, but a job as a millwright opened at Timber Products. Jack worked forty-two years as a millwright and mechanic on heavy equipment. When he retired, he was a Master Technician in the diesel field. Jack raised his family in the home he built on Monette Road. He met Roberta “Bertie” (Golisek) Giese, and they spent over thirty years together camping in the summertime and spending time together without an argument. Bertie preceded Jack in death on February 25, 2018. Jack enjoyed cutting wood and he was a gifted woods worker, working out of his basement. He made and gave away military plaques, birdhouses, windmills, and Sasquatches. Jack was a strong, kind, and generous servant. He always said hello and there were very few people that he didn’t consider a friend. As a grandpa, Jack always had the best snacks and cookies. 

 He is survived by children - Tom (Diane) Fetterhoff of Muskegon, Mona Witty-McNally of Negaunee, Pastor John (Camille) Fetterhoff of Karlstad, MN, Scott Witty of Merrill, WI, Tim (Danelle) Witty of Munising, Dan (Wendy) Giese of Antigo, WI, and Dale Giese of Elton, WI; grandchildren – Josh, Troy, Ryan, James, Ashley, Clifford, Tim, John, Samantha, Rebekah, Shalyn, Santana, David, Courtney, Trevor, Taletha, Cleo, Ada, Alayna, Alex, Allan, Kimberly, Brianna, and Desirea; numerous great grandchildren; sisters – Pat (Jim) Corriveau and “Cookie” (Harold) Stone; brother-in-law -Joe Fowler; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Bertie, son Dennis Fetterhoff, brother Gene Witty, and sister Mary Jane Fowler.

 Military honors and graveside prayers will be held at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.