Ernest Elmer Witwer

February 10, 1930 - June 1, 2011

Ernest Elmer Witwer, 81, of Winchester went to be with his Lord on Wednesday June 1, 2011 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. He was born February 10, 1930 son of the late Ernest and Bertha Milby Witwer. He married Reba Mitchell April 16, 1978 in Moline, IL. Surviving are his wife and three children from a previous marriage. Everett Eugene Witwer of Merrit, Evelyn Elaine (Randy) Downs of St. Joseph, MO , Elroy Ernest (Suzie) Witwer of St. Louis, MO; three grandchildren, Matthew Alan (companion Keri) Downs, Brian Lee (Melissa) Downs, and Sarah Beth Downs; three great grandchildren, Jolee Downs, Layne Wallace, Kayle Wallace; two nephews, John (Joyce) Witwer, Tom (Sharon) Witwer; and several cousins. Elmer was preceded in death by a brother, Jacob Lee (Polly) Witwer. Elmer was a member of the Winchester Assembly of God Church, the Winchester American Legion, Veteran of Foreign Wars, and the National Rifle Association. Elmer served in the US Army during the Korean War. He farmed in Scott County all his life. He sold real estate and insurance as well. He sold auto parts in several stores throughout the area for 25 years and served 12 years as a Scott County Commissioner. He enjoyed his pets (dogs and cats) as well as caring for his cattle. He was a collector of antiques of all kinds. He also collected and restored antique vehicles. He enjoyed mowing his lawn and maintaining his home. Elmer was proud of his 60 year perfect Sunday School attendance record. He was a man of honor and respect, truly loved by his family, and will be missed by them and all who knew him. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2011 at the Winchester Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at the Mackey Daws Funeral Home in Winchester. Interment will be in the Murrayville City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.